Watch: Epic moment replica 17th century warship passes through Tower Bridge

Name: Watch as Spanish warship Galleon Andalucia passes through Tower Bridge in London
Uploaded: 2024-09-24T09:26:14.000Z
Duration: 120 s
Description: A close up reveal of the 17th century Spanish warship replica gliding through Tower Bridge, as thousands gather to watch,

By Jack Abela, Lynn Rusk

Published 24th Sep 2024, 10:51 BST

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The Galeon will be docked at St Katherine Docks until October 6th

A replica 17th-century Spanish warship sailed along the River Thames yesterday (September 23).

Tower Bridge was opened shortly after 5pm to allow the spectacular ship to pass through.

Galeon Andalucia launched in 2009 and has since covered over 70,000 nautical miles. This year, the vessel has crossed ports in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and multiple UK cities.

The Galeon Andalucía will be docked at St Katherine Docks near Tower Bridge from Monday, September 23 until October 6.

Visitors will be able to find out about life aboard across six decks with interactive presentations and exhibits, displays, videos, historical documents and demonstrations by crew members in costume.

Watch our video above to see the Galeon sail along The Thames and through Tower Bridge.

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