| Columbus Replica Ships NINA and PINTA to Land in Kittery |
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On Tuesday June 14, the ‘Pinta and the ‘Nina’, replicas of
UPDATE June 10:
On Monday June 13th , at 2:00 p.m., the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ ships will arrive in Kittery. The ships will be docked at Badgers Island Marina East, 4 Island Ave., until their departure early Tuesday June 21st.
The media are invited to a private viewing of the ships on Monday after docking. The ships open to the general public on Tuesday June 14th. The Nina was built by hand and without the use of power tools and considered to be the most historically correct Columbus Replica ever built. The Pinta was recently built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the fifteenth century.
While in port, the general public are invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, and $6.00 for students 5 – 16. Children 4 and under are Free. The ships are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No reservations necessary. Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 1 787 672 2152 and leave a message. Minimum of 15. $4.00 per person. No Maximum.
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The ‘Nina’ was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. ARCHEAOLOGY magazine called the ship “the most historically correct
Both ships tour together as a new and 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 explore the world.
While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $8.00 for adults, $ 7.00 for seniors, and $6.00 for students aged 5 - 16. Children 4 and under are admitted free. The ships are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No reservations necessary.
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 1 787 672 2152. Minimum of 15. $4.00 per person. No Maximum. Visit the official WEB SITE. The ships arrive on Monday June 13 and there will be a private viewing for the media after docking.
