WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A replica of the Nao Trinidad is set to return to Wilmington on Tuesday, June 18, according to a Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust announcement.

Per WHET, the ship will dock at the London Wharf on the Riverfront and offer tours June 19-23.

Tours will be offered between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

“The vessel is a magnificent full-size replica of the Trinidad tall ship that led the Magellan-Elcano expedition and was captained by Magellan from 1519-1522,” the announcement states. “It became one of only two ships to successfully travel from Sevilla, Andalusia to the Spice Islands.

“The ship is 200 tons and measures 29 m. long and 8 m. wide with four masts, five sails and five decks, built with exquisite workmanship in iroko and pine wood. Construction took 14 years and was completed on March 11, 2018. It now serves as a floating museum of Spanish maritime heritage, and has already visited dozens of ports in Spain, Mexico, the United States, and Europe.”

Tickets can be purchased at the dock or online here or here.

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