Galeón Andalucía of Sevilla, Spain
Galeón Andalucía leaving Great Yarmouth for Delfzijl, Holland.
Galeón Andalucía is a meticulously crafted, accurate replica of a 17th. century Spanish galleon. Constructed using a blend of innovative techniques and traditional craftsmanship, the ship serves not just as a full- size replica vessel, but also as a unique interactive exhibition ship with over six decks displaying the history of these vessels and the age in which they operated.
The ship was built between 2009 to 2010 by the Nao Victoria Foundation. Designed and developed by Ignacio Fernández Vial at the Punta Umbria shipyard, Huelva, Spain, she was launched on 30th. November 2009 and then the masts were added at the beginning of 2010. The predominant material is oak, iroko and pine wood with a fiberglass coating, unique in this type of replica.
The galleon has so far traversed over 70,000 nautical miles across the world’s oceans.
Name: Galeón Andalucía
Vessel type: Replica three masted galleon
Home port: Sevilla
Flag: Spain
IMO: 9578115
MMSI: 225356000
Call sign: EAIZ
Length overall: 51 m
Beam: 10.12 m
Draught: 3.4 m
Gross tonnage: 496 ton
Max deadweight: 60 ton
Propulsion: Sail and engine
Sail area: 962 m2
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar
Engine output: 2 x 374 hp (279 kW)
Builder: Talleres y Varaderos Palmas SL, Punta Umbria, Huelva, Spain
Yard number: 50
Completed: 2010
Owner: Fundacion Nao Victoria, Sevilla, Spain
Galeón Andalucía of Sevilla, Spain
Galeón Andalucía leaving Great Yarmouth for Delfzijl, Holland.
Galeón Andalucía is a meticulously crafted, accurate replica of a 17th. century Spanish galleon. Constructed using a blend of innovative techniques and traditional craftsmanship, the ship serves not just as a full- size replica vessel, but also as a unique interactive exhibition ship with over six decks displaying the history of these vessels and the age in which they operated.
The ship was built between 2009 to 2010 by the Nao Victoria Foundation. Designed and developed by Ignacio Fernández Vial at the Punta Umbria shipyard, Huelva, Spain, she was launched on 30th. November 2009 and then the masts were added at the beginning of 2010. The predominant material is oak, iroko and pine wood with a fiberglass coating, unique in this type of replica.
The galleon has so far traversed over 70,000 nautical miles across the world’s oceans.
Name: Galeón Andalucía
Vessel type: Replica three masted galleon
Home port: Sevilla
Flag: Spain
IMO: 9578115
MMSI: 225356000
Call sign: EAIZ
Length overall: 51 m
Beam: 10.12 m
Draught: 3.4 m
Gross tonnage: 496 ton
Max deadweight: 60 ton
Propulsion: Sail and engine
Sail area: 962 m2
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar
Engine output: 2 x 374 hp (279 kW)
Builder: Talleres y Varaderos Palmas SL, Punta Umbria, Huelva, Spain
Yard number: 50
Completed: 2010
Owner: Fundacion Nao Victoria, Sevilla, Spain