Look what sailed into West Harbor, Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Captain Morgan Sanger

 

The Niña - Most Historically Accurate Columbus Replica Ship Ever Built

Deck length - 65', Beam - 18', Draft - 7'
Tonnage - 75, Sail Area - 1919 sq ft

The Niña is a replica of the ship on which Columbus sailed across the Atlantic on his three voyages of discovery to the new world beginning in 1492.  Columbus sailed the tiny ship over 25,000 miles.  That ship was last heard of in 1501, but the new Niña has a different mission--it is a floating museum, and they visit ports all over the Western Hemisphere.

Pinta - Our Second Columbus Replica Ship


Deck length - 85', Beam - 23', Draft - 7.5'
Tonnage - 101, Sail Area - 3800 sq ft

Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours and has a 40 ft air conditioned main cabin down below with seating.

Facts: The Columbus Foundation


Arriving in West Harbor












Niña docked at Fishers Island Yatch Club






Niña and Pinta side by side.



Early ,morning--photo credits: Emily Bristol