The Nina to Visit Steveston in June

(Steveston, BC Canada)

The Niña, a replica 15th century caravel redonda, is considered the most authentic replica ship sailing today.

The Niña, a replica 15th century caravel redonda, is considered the most authentic replica ship sailing today. http://www.thenina.com. This elegant ship will make her voyage to Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site where she will be available for public tours from June 6 - 15, 2008. You will be able to tour the Niña and relive Columbus' exciting journey of exploration to the New World!

The Niña was Christopher Columbus favourite ship, the one he very nearly died on in 1493, upon which he ultimately logged more than 40,000 km (25,000 miles).

Built in Brazil by the Columbus Foundation, ship-makers built this tribute to Columbus using the same kind of tools and techniques the original ship’s builders would have used. In December 1991, the Niña left Brazil and sailed to Costa Rica on a 6,400 km (4,000 mile) unescorted maiden voyage to take part in the filming of the movie 1492, starring Gerard Dépardieu as Columbus. Since then, the ship has visited over 300 ports sailing out of her home port of Grand Caymen.

The public is invited to tour the ship between 9 am to 6 pm on a drop-in basis. Purchase tickets at the site. Tickets are Students: $3, Seniors: $4, Adults: $5

School tours are also available from June 9 - 13. Please contact Brooke Lees at 604-718-8043 or blees@richmond.ca for more information on school tours.

Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3
604-718-8050 britannia@richmond.ca
Website Address: www.richmond.ca/britannia