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Last updated on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
(LOUISVILLE) - On Friday, the Pinta and Nina replicas of Columbus’ ships will open in Louisville.
The ships will be docked at Waterfront Park, 131 River Road, until their departures early Tuesday morning September 8.
The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship "the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built."
In 2005, the Pinta, also a caravel, was launched in Brazil and was the first ship to site land in the New World. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the 15 century.
Both ships will be touring together as an enhanced "sailing museum" for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the caravel, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. Before him, the Old World and the New remained separated and distinct continents and ever since their fates have been bound together for better or for worse.
While in port, the public is invited to visit the ships for a walk aboard self-guided tour. The prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for students ages 5 to 16. Children four and under are free. The ship will be open every day from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. No reservations are necessary.
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call (787) 672-2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail.com Minimum of 15 people per tour. Cost is $5 a person with no maximum limit.
For additional information visit www.ninapinta.org
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