You may have already noticed having driven by San Diego's Harbor that there is a new ship in our harbor.
The historic Portuguese tall ship Sagres sailed into San Diego Bay Monday for a one-week stay.
The ship was built in 1937 at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. It was captured in 1945 by U.S. Forces during World War II and was later given to Brazil for use by its Navy as a training ship.
In 1962, the ship was purchased by Portugal for use by its Navy as a training ship and renamed Sagres, after a historic port that was the starting point for many Portuguese explorers and navigators.
It is the sister ship to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Eagle. The Sagres will be docked at the Maritime Museum of San Diego on North Harbor Drive through June 13.
The Sagres will be docked north of the Maritime Museum on N. Harbor Dr. The timing of the ship’s visit will help bring awareness to the museum’s plans to build a replica of the San Salvador, flagship of the Portuguese navigator, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Hours the Sagres will be open are on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org. Regular museum admission prices; adults $14 and children $8. However, tickets purchased on line, in advance (Discovery Package) will include a one hour Historic Bay Cruise around the bay on the Pilot boat. Tickets may be purchased at the gate as well. Rides on the Pilot can be added to regular admission for only $3 more.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number for general inquiries is 619-234-9153. Additional information can be found on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org.
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