The Galeón Andalucía sailed into Portsmouth on Thursday with people getting a chance to explore the ship between this weekend. It is currently on a grand tour of Europe where she will stop at other ports in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Operator Fundación Nao Victoria said: “The Galeón Andalucía is a unique replica of the Spanish galleons that departed from the Andalusian coasts and, between the 16th and 18th centuries, sailed the Atlantic, navigated the Caribbean and American coasts, and covered the vast Pacific route, connecting and communicating the world.
"It is an impressive 55-meter-long ship with six decks, made from iroko and pine wood, and nearly 1,000 square meters of sail area across its seven sails. It was built in Punta Umbría (Huelva) with meticulous historical accuracy.”
Find fascinating pictures of the ship below:
9. Galeón Andalucía
Caroline Wiggins with her son Raife Watkins (2) from Portchester. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7869) Photo: Sarah Standing
10. Galeón Andalucía
The 55-meter-long ship has six decks, is made from iroko and pine wood, and has nearly 1,000 square meters of sail area across its seven sails. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7881) Photo: Sarah Standing
11. Galeón Andalucía
A replica of some of the sleeping conditions on the ship between the 16th and 18th centuries. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7879) Photo: Sarah Standing
12. Galeón Andalucía
A Spanish flag blowing in the Portsmouth wind. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7867) Photo: Sarah Standing