Visit to the XV century ship ⛵️

The XV century ship from Vila do Conde is a replica of a voyage well known by the Portuguese at the time of the discoveries, it was used a lot in the 16th century. they were big ships

Used by the Portuguese during the Discoveries
stands out mainly for the maritime trade that existed.

The replica in question was built thinking about preserving our historical memory.
it was built through the representation of documents and historical studies of the time, as today we do not have original copies.

the ship is an example of naval engineering at the time
ship with 3 masts and square sails with a very robust structure to face the bad weather of transatlantic voyages

this ship played a fundamental role both in the discoveries and in the commercial exchanges allowing us to reach distant lands

The replica of the 16th century ship from Vila do Conde is open to visitors and offers visitors the opportunity to experience first-hand the conditions in which Portuguese navigators embark on their maritime adventures. it only costs 2 euros and is a great place to spend the afternoon.

It's a fascinating way to connect with history and understand the achievements and challenges faced by navigators at the time.

In addition, the 16th century ship from Vila do Conde also participates in nautical events, exhibitions and parties, encouraging the dissemination of maritime culture and the historical heritage of Portugal.

When we enter the vessel we are automatically transported in time to our past, it is an excellent option to explore the facilities as well as all the comfort of it.
The environment was designed to recreate how our ancestors lived on these boats, as well as the living conditions on them.
We can walk around the main deck, we can observe the masts and their sails and replicas of cannons of the time still with those typical giant spheres that look more like bearings in a large point the ship has all the ropes and sails the same as the original as well as the navigation equipment from height creating a very involving environment

When exploring the interior of the 16th century ship, we have the opportunity to visit several different spaces, as well as the wards or the operating room, we can also see the clothes of the crew from that era.

Thank you very much for reading, I hope to see you in my next post.
all photos were taken with canon 2000 D