CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A replica of the famous Christopher Columbus ship the Pinta docked in Clarksville on the Cumberland River Thursday evening and is now open for tours through the month of June.
Capt. Stephen Sanger told Clarksville Now that usually the Pinta is accompanied by another of Columbus’ ships, the Nina, but that ship was damaged by Hurricane Sally in September and is still undergoing repairs.
According to Sanger, the ship took 36 months to build and relies on a 20-person crew. For eight to 10 months out of the year, the crew spends their time on the sea traveling from 20 to 30 ports. This is their first full season of tours since 2019.
The ship is three stories tall. On the main deck are the wheel, anchors and leverage system. On the upper deck, you can get a better view of the flags and ropes. On the lower deck are the living quarters for the crew, but this part isn’t open for tours. To see a sneak peak, check out the video.
This Pinta will be here from June 4 to 20, and the tours are self-guided, however guided tours are available for larger groups.