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Spanish Galleon Replica
Posted by Chris in Travel
A Spanish Galleon Replica moored at Denia, Spain.
Denia port had an unusual guest the other month. Not every day you see something like this. Here on a promotional trip for the Americas cup. A Replica Spanish Galleon from the 15th or 16th Century. This replica is of a similar galleon that sailed around the world back in 1588 I think i read. If you look at the photo of the map you’ll see that path the Galleon took. The boat was pretty authentic and had followed the same route around the world as the original boat did. But of course now with safety warning lights, power below deck, life rafts and GPS Navigation etc (all the safety gear they didn’t have back in the 16th century). The rudder was as per the original design, But the masks made of metal tubing. No diesel motor inside to be found!
The matt black paint job made the Galleon look great and certainly stand out against the fishing vessels and freighters around that part of the port. We were lucky enough to get on board and have a look around. Life must have been hard as hell on board one of these Galleon’s pack in the day. The boat was only at the port for a week before setting sail for Port Valencia.
And lastly heres a quick edited video I made of the Spanish Galleon.