A replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon is setting sail for Greenport this week.
El Galeon, a six-deck ship that has visited more than 50 ports around the world, will arrive in Greenport on Oct. 17 and be open for public tours from Oct. 18-23.
The ship is a replica of a Spanish galleon, ships which were used by Spain to navigate lengthy trade routes. It was built in 2009 to 2010 for the Nao Victoria Foundation by designer Ignacio Fernández Vial in Spain, and has sailed the world ever since, covering more than 35,000 nautical miles.
Essentially a floating museum, the Galeon offers more than 3,000 sq. ft. on different decks for guests to visit.
Public tour hours:
Oct. 18 to 23: 10 to 7 p.m. $10 adults $5 per child (ages 5 – 12; children under 5 free).
Visitors will self guide but crew members will be available to answer questions.
Free tours for Greenport residents Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. ID necessary.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the dock or at the ticket website: https://www.fundacionnaovictoria.org/buy-tickets/.
