<< Hello Richard, I remember in the late 1960s seeing the 'Santa Maria' in Barcelona harbour. Of course it was a replica, wasn't it? Do you know if it's still there?>>
That inquiry sent me digging deeper, and although I came up with information
on
a Replica of the "Santa Maria" in Columbus, Ohio, (built for the 1992
quincentennial) and a reference to the fact that the Columbus Foundation
in the Virgin Islands that built the "Nina", also had planned to build
a replica "Santa Maria" and "Pinta" for the 1992 quincentennial.
"What was not known at the time that the quincentennial would turn out to be such a non-event. Some people saw nothing to celebrate. Instead, they thought that it should be an occasion to protest while pursuing modern political agendas."
I could find no references to a "Pinta" replica anywhere.
So Rod, in direct answer to your inquiry, The only "Santa Maria"s that I am aware of were built circa 1992, likewise with the "Nina". If you, or anyone were able to track down any other of Columbus Ships (Replica or otherwise), we would all be most appreciative.
But, here is Web Site to find out more about the "Nina", and Information
on the "Santa Maria" in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Columbus Foundation at:
<< columfnd@surfbvi.com >>
The Nina - Columbus Foundation British Virgin Islands
http://www.thenina.com/index.html
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To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first
voyage and the linking of the Old World with the New World, the City of
Columbus, Ohio built a reproduction of Columbus's flagship, the Santa Maria.The
Santa Maria is on display in the center of downtown Columbus, Ohio. It
is moored in the Scioto River at Battelle Park near the Broad Street Bridge.
Santa Maria
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Mark_Gist/Homepage.htm
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Santa Maria!
Columbus,Ohio
The 15th Century
awaits you
The Columbus Santa Maria is a working 15th Century ship.
On board visitors experience life at sea and explore a historic tall
ship.
You will have the chance to see the inner workings of a wooden tall ship, and meet costumed historic interpreters portraying real people from the voyage.
How would it be trying to start a fire in a firebox, without matches, on a wooden ship? Your food in barrels carried from the hold through small hatch holes, no refrigerator? To hear cannon fire signaling the Nina or the Pinta? Try taking a compass reading or use the astrolabe on a pitching, rolling deck? Or help an able-bodied seaman wash the deck with saltwater to preserve the decks?
Your visit starts in the Hold of the ship. Display panels tell the story of Christopher Columbus. A model of the Santa Maria is available for "hands-on" moving of the sails. "The Arts of the Sailor" display shows how knots are done. Can you tie knots? What would be kept here during the voyage?
The Forecastle is the kitchen or "gallery" plus game room of the ship. Ship's biscuit, beans and meat were served daily. What other foods would have been eaten? What did the sailors do to entertain themselves?
The steerage is the navigational area of the ship. It's also the sleeping quarters, complete with straw pallet beds. The helmsman could not see where he was going. He received directions and compass readings form the navigator on the quarter deck above. Can you move the tiller?
The Cabin belonged to Christopher Columbus. It was his dining room, bedroom, and study. But he shared this with four or five other people. There was no privacy on this working ship of 40 people, not even for the Captain General, Christopher Columbus. Watch your head on the cabin ceiling!
There are many sights to see aboard our ship from season to season, and year to year. Please come and watch us grow and change.
The Columbus Santa Maria Home Page
http://www.santamaria.org/
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