NAO TRINIDAD
NAO Trinidad
The NAO Trinidad is a replica vessel completed in 2016 in Punta Umbria, Spain. She has a length of 84.9 feet, a sail area of 3,229 square feet, and a hull made of wood.
She is operated by the NAO Victoria Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading historical events through the construction of historical ships. This foundation operates replica vessels such as the NAO Victoria, El Galleon, NAO Santa Maria, NAO Victoria, and the NAO Trinidad. The original NAO Trinidad, Built-in 1519, was part of a fleet of five ships that sailed from Seville, Spain, into the unknown. Led by the flagship Trinidad, they crossed the Atlantic and sailed along the coast of South America, eventually discovering the Strait of Magellan. After two years at sea, they traveled across the Pacific Ocean to the Mariana Islands, the Philippines, and the Moluccas. Tragedy struck Trinidad during their voyage; the ship sprung a considerable leak preventing it from returning to Spain.
With 54 minutes on board the Trinidad, the damaged vessel attempted to return to Spain by sailing eastward, but strong headwinds and currents defeated it. Forced to sail northward, they encountered a violent storm that nearly caused the ship to wreck.
Hunger, thirst, and scurvy took a toll on the crew, and after six months, they returned to the Moluccas with only 17 survivors. The Portuguese captured the remaining crew, and the ship was abandoned and never returned to Spain.
One of Trinidad's companion vessels, the Victoria, made it all the way back to Spain, completing the first sailing around the world in 1522. This journey was a Testament to the bravery and tenacity of the crew, who risked their lives in pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Their perseverance paved the way for future generations to push the boundaries of the unknown. This replica vessel pays tribute to those early Spanish explorers and their invaluable contribution to history
Helpful Links to more information:
