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:
25. Galeón Andalucía
The Galeón Andalucía docked at the base of the Spinnaker Tower. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-1398) Photo: Sarah Standing
26. Galeón Andalucía
The ship is a replica of the Spanish galleons that departed from the Andalusian coasts between the 16th and 18th century and sailed the Atlantic, navigated the Caribbean and American coasts, and covered the vast Pacific route. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-1366) Photo: Sarah Standing
27. Galeón Andalucía
The ship sailed into Portsmouth on Thursday. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7852) Photo: Sarah Standing
28. Galeón Andalucía
The ship is on a tour of Europe where she will stop at other ports in the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7850) Photo: Sarah Standing