The arrival of a 16th century Spanish galleon that sailed its way into maritime history is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough and will be open for visitors during Armed Forces Day.
A full-scale replica of the Nao Victoria, which became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe more than 500 years ago, will be moored at North Wharf Quay and open to the public from Thursday, 26 June, until Sunday, 6 July.
The Nao Victoria left Seville in 1519 and returned to the same city in 1522, having successfully sailed across three oceans and along the edge of four continents.
Residents and visitors are now set to be given the opportunity to come onboard a replica of the iconic vessel and hear how its crew helped change the course of maritime history under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano.
The Nao Victoria’s arrival follows the Galeón Andalucía’s successful stay last summer, which attracted thousands of families to the town.
The vessel’s visit has been funded by Visit North Yorkshire, the countywide organisation which is part of North Yorkshire Council and that is dedicated to promoting and driving tourism in the county. The tourism industry contributes £4 billion every year to the visitor economy and supports 38,000 jobs across the county.
Visitors can step onboard the Nao Victoria between 10am and 8pm every day between Thursday, 26 June and Sunday, 6 July.
Families can take a self-guided tour of the decks, discovering more about the historical and social context that led to one of the greatest maritime feats in the history of navigation.
People can also talk to members of the crew, real sailors who live as they did 500 years ago.
To find out more information about the ship and buy tickets, you can visit the Visit North Yorkshire website or the Nao Victoria website directly.
Schools and other groups can also enquire about a group visit by contacting ecampos@velacuadra.es.