The “Galeón Andalucía” and “Pascual Flores” will soon visit Plymouth and dock at Barbican landing stage.
The impressive tall ‘Galeón Andalucía‘ is nearly 50 metres in length and will be impossible to miss when she arrives in Plymouth in May. As a floating museum, members of the public will be able to go onboard and explore the ship’s six decks which offer a fascinating range of features, exhibits and displays.
El Galeón live-in crew will also be on hand to talk to visitors and explain more about the ship and the history behind the Spanish galleon fleet which were used predominantly between the 16th and 18th centuries and took the lead role in many of the world’s trade and cultural routes that were the longest in length and duration than any other in the history of maritime navigation.
Built by the Nao Victoria Foundation at the Punta Umbria shipyard at Huelva in Spain, El Galeón was launched 2009 and has since covered more than 70,000 nautical miles around the world’s oceans, visited ports in four continents, participated in many cultural projects, and has been visited by thousands of visitors at over a hundred ports all over the world.
Press Release from Fundación Nao Victoria:
Did you know that among its creaking timbers the “Galeón Andalucía” tells the story of the legendary Spanish galleons of our time? Perhaps you would like to enjoy a 3-hour sailing trip along the coast aboard the Pascual Flores?
Come aboard the Galeón Andalucía and sail on the Pascual Flores to discover how real sailors lived. Only from 15 to 19 May from 10:00 to 20:00 non-stop. Visit the floating museum with an exhibition in which you can visit 5 of its decks.
The current crew consists of 12 men and women of different nationalities
and new applications are currently being accepted for positions of
fundacionnaovictoria.org
Details:
Date: 15 to 19 May
Place: Plymouth (Barbican landing stage)
Time: 10:00am to a 20:00pm.
Tickets: adults: £12 / child (5- 10 years): £6 / £30 Family (2 adults + up to 3 children between 5- 10
years).
Free for children under 5 years old, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Guided Visit Schools and Associations: £6 (1 free teacher for every 10 children) Over 10
years old £12. Arrange through: ecampos@velacuadra.es
Points of sale: on the ship or on the website: tickets.velacuadra.es
DAY SAILING ON BOARD PASCUAL FLORES:
Date: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00. Friday and Saturday also from 17:00 to
20:00.
Place: Floating pontoon at Plymouth Harbour. Ferry fees may apply.
Nao Victoria tickets: Adults: £50 / Children (5- 10 years old): £25.
Points of sale: on the boat or on the website: tickets.pascualflores.org
