Replica of the ship that goal the First Circumnavigation of the World (1519-1522)
Public will be able to visit the historic vessel from July 31st to August 4th at Chatham Maritime Marina
30th July, 2024.- The Nao Victoria is visiting Chatham for first time and. It will open its decks from July 31st to August 4th at Chatham Maritime Marina, allowing the public to go to board and learn about this legendary ship and its history.
The Nao Victoria is the replica of the ship that, captained by Magellan and Elcano, starred in the greatest maritime adventure of all time: the first circumnavigation of the world, which began and ended five centuries ago in the Spanish port of Seville – Spain (1519-1522). A vessel sailing the world as an ambassador of this great maritime feat and the work of its sailors.
The ship is a true masterpiece of Spanish shipbuilding, constructed with oak and pine, meticulously crafted to be historically accurate, faithful to the vessel that circumnavigated the globe just over 500 years ago. A ship with its extraordinary history, having completed immense voyages around the world. During the years 2004/2006, it completed its own circumnavigation, covering over 26,000 nautical miles and making stops in 17 countries. Since then, it has continued to sail the world, undertaking significant cultural tours of ports in the USA and Europe, receiving hundreds of thousands of visitors.
During its stay in Chatham, the public can go on board, explore its decks, and learn about the amazing adventure its sailors undertook during an immense journey of over three years, to successfully circumnavigate the planet through its vast oceans. Visitors can also descend into its hold and learn about the experiences of the young crew who continue to sail it across the seas of the world today.
Its stay in Chatham is also part of the grand cultural tour that the Nao Victoria is undertaking this year, visiting ports in Spain and Europe, serving as an ambassador of the First Circumnavigation of the World and a floating museum of Spain’s impressive maritime history. A tour that has already visited several ports in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, and the Netherlands. From Chatham, it will continue its tour towards Northern Europe, with stops in ports as Amsterdam, Bremerhaven and Granville, participating in important international events and gatherings.
All the public can now book their tickets on the NAO VICTORIA Website tickets.fundacionnaovictoria.org so as not to miss out on this fantastic ship! Schools and associations should schedule their visit by sending an email to ecampos@velacuadra.es
In addition, for those who want to live an unforgettable experience, only a few will be able to sail on board of this vintage ship through www.tallshipexperience.com
DATA FROM THE VISITS:
Date: 31st July to 4th of August
Place: Chatham Maritime Marina
Opening time: 10,00h. a 21,00h.
Tickets: Adults: £8 / Children (5- 10 years): £4 / £20 Families (2 adults + up to 3 children aged 5- 10 years). Free for children under 5, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Guided tour for schools and associations: £4 (1 teacher free for every 10 children) Over 10 years old £8. To make arrangements through: ecampos@fundacionnaovictoria.org
Points of sale: on the ship or on the website: tickets.fundacionnaovictoria.org
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