Description
The Vera Cruz was designed to be the most exact replica possible of the ships of the time of Infante Henri the Navigator. Visually, it is distinguished by its two large Latin sails decorated with the Cross of the Order of Christ, the historical symbol of Portuguese expeditions. Although its shell and appearance respect traditional wooden construction methods, the interior is modernized to meet current safety standards. It has contemporary navigation equipment, kitchens and sanitary facilities to allow deep-sea trips in relative comfort, while maintaining the authentic experience of old-fashioned sailing. He is a regular at large gatherings of old vessels such as the Armada de Rouen or the Fêtes Maritimes de Brest.
History
It is arguably the most famous ship with this name today. It is an exact replica of the caravels used by Portuguese explorers duringEra of the Great Discoveries.
- Construction: It was built in 2000 at the Vila do Conde shipyard, in Portugal, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Álvares Cabral.
- Mission: It serves as a training ship and a traveling museum. It belongs to the organization APORVELA (Portuguese Sailing Training Association).
- Characteristics:
- It is a Caravel with Latin sails (triangular).
- It is approximately 23.8 meters long.
- It allows young people and scientists to discover traditional navigation while conducting oceanographic research.
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Discover our next sailings aboard this exceptional sailboat
Starting from
360 €
