History buffs will know that's another milestone in our naval history: Pearl Harbor Day. If you'd like to visit the ships, they'll be in Muskogee until December 7. "It's so simple when you look at how they've applied things but back then, this was cutting edge in 1492," Tulsa resident Paul Hardy said. Guest after guest took pictures with a digital camera, gazing in awe at craftsmanship modeled after a time when sailors made do with what they had. "They're really cool," 13-year-old Gracie Dunn said. "It's amazing they went on open seas, open ocean water," Gaffney said. They slept above deck while livestock and supplies were stored in the cargo hold.
"They're kind of smaller than I expected," 13-year-old Parker Dunn said.Īnd, somehow these transatlantic vessels fit 30 crew members on board. These ships are about 7 feet deep in the water," Sanger said. "The biggest thing is she would sit about 14 feet in the water. The third, the Santa Maria, is at 100 feet long, too large for tours.
People are always seeing these Hollywood movies that show much bigger ships," First Mate Stephen Sanger said.īut the Nina and Pinta were actually small trade ships. 758 Santa Maria Ship Premium High Res Photos Browse 758 santa maria ship stock photos and images available or search for replica santa maria ship to find more great stock photos and pictures. "To see and be on an actual ship of that nature really connects our heritage," Fredricka Gaffney said.Ī heritage kept alive by the crew members who live and work in the replica ships, using America's network of rivers to travel the country. "Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492." Now, we can follow in his footsteps, peer overboard, and step back in time. Replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships, the Nina and the Pinta, sailed into Three Forks Harbor. A hands-on history lesson is on deck the next few weeks at the Port of Muskogee.
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