US EditionAP PHOTOS: Replica of ship sailed by Christopher Columbus in 1492 docks in London
- On May 29, 2025, a full-scale reproduction of the Santa Maria—the lead ship from Columbus's 1492 voyage—arrived and opened to visitors at St. Katharine Docks in London.
- The replica was built to original scale using mixed materials and includes modern equipment to represent the ship Columbus sailed in 1492.
- The ship features five decks, five masts with sails, and its interior serves as an exhibition area showcasing the vessel's history and Columbus's voyages.
- Project manager Desire Gonzales said, "We have five decks and five masts with sails," and that past crews numbered 45 to 50 compared to the current 14 sailors aboard.
- The replica will remain open to visitors until June 8, 2025, promoting awareness of maritime history while reflecting on Columbus’s complex legacy.
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AP PHOTOS: Replica of ship sailed by Christopher Columbus in 1492 docks in London
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