This vessel is a faithful replica of the Nao Santa María, the flagship on which Christopher Columbus himself during the historic voyage of 1492 that led to the historic encounter between Europe and the Americas.
The Santa María was a nao, a large ocean-going vessel typical of the 15th century, used for long voyages across the Atlantic.
To commemorate the 525th anniversary of this historic voyage, the Nao Victoria Foundation built this full-scale replica between 2017 and 2018 in Punta Umbría, Spain.Based on extensive historical research, the ship faithfully recreates the appearance and characteristics of a 15th-century nao.
