Nao Santa Maria in Poole Quay

Replica Columbus tall ship Nao Santa María will be docked in Poole Quay from Wednesday 11 June to Sunday 22 June.

The Nao Santa María was the largest of the three ships that Christopher Columbus used during his first voyage across the Atlantic in 1492. The ship will serve as a floating museum for the duration of the stay in Poole.

Nao Santa María replica

  • 300 square meters of sail
  • Around 200 tons
  • Over three kilometres of ropes
  • Built in the Punta Umbría shipyards
  • Launched March 16, 2018