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BBC News
06-08-2025
- BBC News
Port of Dover due to host replica 17th Century Spanish galleon
A replica of a 17th Century Spanish galleon is set to be on display at the Port of Dover Marina on 500-ton Galeón Andalucia, which is six decks tall, is an example of the ships used by the Spanish for maritime expeditions in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The Nao Victoria Foundation (Fundación Nao Victoria), a non-profit which built and operates the ship, described it as "a floating museum of maritime culture".The 160ft (48m) long vessel is due to be open to the public at Dover's Outer Marina for five days. Visitors aboard the Galeón Andalucia can see a number of interactive exhibits, videos and projections of the ship's historical journeys as part of fleets travelling between Spain, America and the Philippines. Diederik Smet, events manager for the Port of Dover, said: "We are proud to be welcoming such an iconic ship to our marina and look forward to seeing different generations of visitors being immersed in the wonders of the Galeón Andalucia and its inspiring story."The full size replica vessel, which tours the globe, took four years and 10 months to create, including a 16-month construct visit to Dover is part of a wider grand European tour which will see it visit other ports in the UK as well as Germany, Spain, France and the Netherlands.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Christopher Columbus replica ship docks at Great Yarmouth
A 15th Century replica ship described by visitors as being like a boat straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean has docked at a seaside Nao Santa Maria is a "faithful, full-scale historical reproduction" of the ship used by Christopher Columbus on in his first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, according to the Nao Victoria will be able to climb aboard the replica from 9 to 20 July at South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Paine, who is visiting from Skipton, North Yorkshire, said: "Do you know, what can I describe it as? Pirates of the Caribbean. If you're a Disney freak like me, when I'm looking at it, I can see Jack Sparrow." The boat, which is a floating museum, was built by the Nao Victoria Foundation and was constructed in Spain by almost 100 tradespeople including shipwrights, ropemakers and maritime craftsmen before launching in weighs in at about 180 tonnes, is 29m (95ft) long, and 8m (26ft) original Santa Maria was the largest of the three small ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in visit comes after thousands of people were brought to the seaside town to see the Galeon Andalucía Spanish ship last year. Ms Paine, 64, said she and her husband - who are holidaying in Beccles, Suffolk - saw the "amazing" boat as they were driving and decided to park the car and take a look. "It blows my mind to think people went out into the unknown on things like that when you see how stormy the seas are and did all that discovering - it's amazing," Mr Paine said. Cameron, 12, went to see the ship with his mother April and said it felt like he was "standing in front of history". "It's fantastic for the area and it makes me feel quite proud to be part of the area," April added."It's so vast... you look up at the crows nest and it's enormous." The boat will be docked at the South Quay before it departs on 21 July. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Gravesend welcomes replica Columbus flagship
A replica of Christopher Columbus's flagship has docked in Nao Santa María, which operates as a floating museum, is docked in Gravesend Town Pier and is open to the public until Nao Victoria Foundation, which built the ship in 2018, said it was a "faithful, full-scale historical reproduction", with four masts, five sails, and five decks.A ship spokesperson said: "This is the first time the historic ship visits the town and marks one of the ports of call on its grand European tour, which will take it to several ports in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and the Netherlands." Since its launch in 2018, the ship has toured ports across Mexico, the United States and Europe - including Jersey and ship, which was constructed in Spain, weighs about 180 tonnes, is 29m (95ft) long, and 8m (26ft) original Santa María was the largest of the three small ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in sank on the return leg of the journey, after running aground off the north coast of Haiti on Christmas Day the same year.
Euronews
30-05-2025
- Euronews
Replica of Columbus' flagship docks in central London
The Nao Santa María, built in 2018 by Spain's Nao Victoria Foundation, is open to the public, offering a rare glimpse into the Age of Exploration. Measuring 28 metres in length, the replica recreates the look and structure of a 15th-century carrack, combining historical design with modern safety adaptations. Visitors can step inside to explore the crew quarters, captain's cabin and cargo holds, where displays detail its transatlantic voyages and reveal the harsh realities of life at sea during Columbus' time. The ship remains in London until 8 June.
Euronews
30-05-2025
- Euronews
Video. Replica of Columbus' flagship docks in central London
The Nao Santa María, built in 2018 by Spain's Nao Victoria Foundation, is open to the public, offering a rare glimpse into the Age of Exploration. Measuring 28 metres in length, the replica recreates the look and structure of a 15th-century carrack, combining historical design with modern safety adaptations. Visitors can step inside to explore the crew quarters, captain's cabin and cargo holds, where displays detail its transatlantic voyages and reveal the harsh realities of life at sea during Columbus' time. The ship remains in London until 8 June.
