Replica Of Trinidad, First Ship To Navigate The World, Hits Bridge In St. Augustine

The NAO Trinidad, a replica of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic flagship, hit the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Florida, while entering the harbor on October 28, 2024.

The incident occurred at 8 a.m. as the crew waited for the bridge to open. The vessel suddenly lost propulsion and drifted into the structure.

Local officials said neither the bridge nor the ship sustained any major damage, and neither the crew nor first responders were injured.

Emergency services arrived on the scene immediately and safely towed the Trinidad to a nearby barge moored just north of the bridge.

The NAO Trinidad is a 90-foot, 150-ton replica of the original Nao Trinidad, built between 2017 and 2018.

The replica, made of iroko wood and fibreglass, closely resembles the design and rigging of Magellan’s flagship, which was part of the world’s first circumnavigation between 1519 and 1522.

The original Nao Trinidad was one of five ships that set sail from Spain under Magellan’s command. The expedition aimed to open up a new trade route to the Moluccas in Indonesia, where spices like nutmeg and cloves were in high demand in Europe.

The journey proved dangerous, killing several crew members, including Magellan himself.

While in St. Augustine, the Trinidad offers daily guided and self-guided tours, allowing tourists to go back in time and experience life onboard a Spanish sailing vessel from over 500 years ago.

Reference: Wfla, Staugustine

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