Nina and Pinta coming to Carrabelle

The Nina and the Pinta will return to Franklin County this month.

The replicas of two of Christopher Columbus’ three ships were last in Franklin County in 2010 – and then they were only here to refuel and give the crew a chance to get some oysters.

This month the two ships will be in Carrabelle from Friday, February the 22^nd until early Thursday, February the 28^th.

The two ships are historically accurate replicas Ships which were built by the Columbus foundation and are now used as floating museums.

The ‘Nina’ was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools.

Archaeology magazine called her “the most historically correct Columbus replica ship ever built.”

The ‘Pinta’ was recently built in Brazil to accompany the ‘Nina’on all of her travels.

These ships do have a few modern amenities like motors and the Pinta has an air-conditioned main cabin.

The ships travel year-round stopping at different ports where people can go on-board and learn more about Columbus and his trips to the new world.

While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk aboard self-guided tour .

The prices are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for senior citizens and $6.00 for students 5 to 16.

Children 4 and under are Free.

The ship will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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