Replica Columbus flagship Nao Santa María arrives in Jersey
'Harsh conditions'
The ship, which was constructed in Spain, weighs about 180 tonnes, is 29m (95ft) long, and 8m (26ft) wide."During its stay in Jersey, visitors will be able to board the ship and explore its decks to learn more about this famous 1492 flagship of Christopher Columbus," the foundation said."Its features, rigging, navigation, the stories it tells, and how the crew lived on board under harsh conditions."The original Santa María was the largest of the three small ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492.It sank on the return leg of the journey, after running aground off the north coast of Haiti on Christmas Day the same year.The Nao Santa María is open until 20:30 BST on Sunday.
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