CLARKSVILLE, TN – On Friday, June 4, the “Pinta,” a replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship, will open in Clarksville.
The ship will be docked at McGregor Park 640 Riverside Drive, until her departure on Monday, June 21.
In 2005, the Pinta, a caravel, was launched in Brazil, as a replica of the first ship to sight land in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. Historians consider the caravel the space shuttle of the 15th century.
The Pinta tours as a sailing museum for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the caravel, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.
While it is in port, the general public is invited to visit the ship for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $6.50 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5.50 for students 5-16. Children 4 and under are free. The ship will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 4 to June 20 with no reservations necessary.
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should call 1-850-686-3612 or visit ninapinta.org. Minimum of 15 for group rate at $4.50 per person.