The original Trinidad set sail from Spain in 1519 with four other ships. It was the flagship for Magellan's expedition- the first to sail around the world (and be remembered for it).
Ed came home from the gym this morning and told us the recreated one, Nao Trinidad, was in the Kingston port on the Roundout Creek which is off the Hudson River. We went down to see it.
I am continually amazed at the miniscule size of the ships that sailed across the oceans. This ship is 93 feet long and 28 feet wide. About the size of a ranch house. It's probably good they didn't know how large the oceans were.
Here is the main mast and crow's nest.
The bow with the anchor stowed along the side.
Some of the young people who sail it stay there when it is in port to answer questions and sell souvenirs. The girl we talked to said it takes about 20 sailors when they are on the ocean. Can you imagine sharing that space with 20 people? The crew members sign up for 3-6 months each. Get this- the original ship had 61 sailors on board. Where did they put them all? And enough food and water for the voyage?
If there is one thing sailors are known for it's working with rope and knots. I love the intricacy of the rigging.
In 1519, the Trinidad sailed from Spain, funded by Charles I (who was 18 at the time!). This is the coat of arms of Castile and Leon. When the two crowns united in 1230 their two symbols were quartered on the shield. The two emblems still appear in the coat of arms of modern Spain.
The original Trinidad did not make it back to Spain. Magellan was killed in the Philippines. Only the Victoria, captained by Elcano made it all the way around the world.
We may go back another day and go on board. That costs money, but we would like to see it.
Now that we are in Marie's home space, she has tasks to do. And I also brought some work. We spent the morning doing all that, then went out to do errands and to see the ship and some other places.
For example, this is the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge that we walked across in March.
The waterway is the Hudson River.
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Ann- they worked in shifts. It takes about 20 people at a time to man it.
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