Spanish galleon set to sail into city dock

17TH CENTURY REPLICA WILL BE OPEN TO VISITORS

- SARAH ELMES

A FULL-size replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon will visit Plymouth this summer. Locals and tourists will be able to step onboard El Galeón and explore her secrets when she is moored within the Cattewater.

The impressive tall ship is nearly 50m in length and will be impossible to miss when she arrives in Plymouth at the start of August. As a floating museum, members of the public will be able to go onboard and explore the ship’s six decks which offer a fascinating range of features, exhibits and displays.

El Galeón’s live-in crew will also be on hand to talk to visitors and explain more about the ship and the history behind the Spanish galleon fleet which were used predominantly between the 16th and 18th centuries, and took the lead role in many of the world’s trade and cultural routes.