The Nao Victoria is docked at Brixham Harbour to participate in the Brixham Pirate Festival. It will open its decks from 4th to 6th May, allowing the public to go to board and learn about this legendary ship and its history.
The Nao Victoria is a 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 (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 Brixham, 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 Brixham 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 and has participated in important maritime festivals such as those in Sète and Escala a Castelló. From Brixham, it will continue its tour towards Northern Europe, with stops in ports of the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Holland, and Germany, 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
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