Last October 9, the DL family trooped to Manila South Harbor Pier 13 to check out the Spanish Galleon Andalucia. B5's history subject touches on galleons during the 17th century reason why it was important for us to check it out. Unfortunately, we were not lucky enough because the line was too long and the organizers decided to visitor count limit on the last day.
Who?
It was constructed by the Fundacion Nao Victoria of Andalucia.
The skipper was Captain Gonzalo de la Cruz.
What?
It is a replica of the ships that sailed between Spain and the Philippines in the 17th century.
Where?
It was docked in Manila South Harbor Pier 13 for three days.
When?
It stayed in Manila from October 6 to 9.
How?
It is a 51 meter wooden ship.
It sailed from Spain to the Philippines for 6 months.
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