Replica Spanish 16th Century ship docks in Eastbourne
A replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the globe has docked in East Sussex.The Nao Victoria was built in Spain in 1991 and is a reproduction of a sailing vessel that left Seville in 1519, returning in 1522 after sailing around the world.The modern Nao Victoria made a similar journey between 2004 and 2006.It arrived in Eastbourne on Tuesday.
The original was part of a fleet of five that set off from Spain in 1519 but the only one to complete the journey.It was lost at sea in 1570.Its modern counterpart will be docked at the Sovereign Harbour until 22 June, and will be open to the public between 10:00 and 20:00 BST.
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