![]() ![]() Vincente Yanez was her Captain on Columbus' First Voyage, and he later discovered the Amazon on an independent voyage. Santa Clara was always Niña, after her master-owner Juan Nino of Moguer. A Spanish vessel in those days had an official religious name but was generally known by nickname, which might be a feminine form of her masters patronmyic, or of her home port. ![]() She was named Santa Clara after the patron saint of Moguer. The Niña was Columbus' favorite and for good reason. The Pinta returned home and disappeared from History without a trace, but the Niña, now there's a woman with a past! The Niña and Pinta were Caravels which were used by explorers during the Age of Discovery. The Santa Maria which Columbus never liked, ran aground and sank on Christmas Eve 1492 in Hispaniola (now Cap Haitien). The original Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across the Atlantic were common trading vessels. All ages are welcome.During the tour you will learn what life was like aboard a ship in the 15th century, about Columbus's many voyages, the mechanics of the ship, life aboard today, and much more! The larger ship, the Pinta, also has a gift shop. If we do not get the required number of attendees your payment will be returned, minus any processing fees. There is a minimum of 15 people required for this rate. Cost is $5 per person and needs to be paid in advance. We will be meeting 15 minutes prior to our tour reservation in the blue tent. Join us for a field trip to tour the replicas of the Nina and Pinta on September 29th at 11am, at Ditto Landing. ![]()
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