Replica of Magellan's flagship nao 'Trinidad' returns to Somers Cove Marina

CRISFIELD — Ten months after its inaugural visit the replica of Ferdinand Magellan’s flagship nao Trinidad returns to Somers Cove Marina this week through Sunday, Sept. 29.

The public can climb aboard the five decks of this floating museum, see the exhibits and talk to the crew of 12 during the hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. continous.

Tickets are recommended at the suggested price of $15 for adults and $5 for children between the ages 5-10, or $35 for a family of two adults and up to three children. To reserve a time and secure tickets visit the website https://naotrinidad.org/en or email shop@naotrinidad.org .

Guided tours for school groups can be arranged by contacting ecampos@velacuadra.es .

Flying the flag of Spain, this ship was launched in 2018 following the form of its predecessor that was part of the so-called Armada del Maluco commanded by Magellan and consisting of five ships, launched from Seville in August 1519.

Only three remained on the voyage at the time of Magellan's death during a skirmish with Philippine natives in April 1521, and of those the Concepcion was burned for lack of crew and the Trinidad was in disrepair and stayed behind for an overhaul. It would be captured by the Portuguese and sink in a storm.

The remaining seamen under the command of Juan Sebastian de Elcano now on board the Victoria sailed around Africa's Cape Horn, arriving back in Spain in September 1522, making it the first-ever voyage by sail around the world.

A record of the expedition was kept by Antonio Pigafetta, with journal entries and color charts of the events, geography, nature, and the indigenous peoples encountered along with their cultures, customs, beliefs and vocabularies.

With four masts and five sails the full-scale "noa" is arriving in Crisfield following its visit to New Castle, Del.

Men and women of different nationalities makeup the crew, and those interested in being a part of the Nao Trinidad’s modern-day voyages can click on fundacionnaovictoria.org for more information.