Sunday, April 22, 2012

Santa Maria

Model of Christopher Columbus Santa Maria, by Salvatore Giallombardo, TAN 2012, LivornoA model in full sail of Christopher Columbus' “Santa Maria”, which, by the way, wasn't a caravel but a carrack. The ship models exhibition is on display at the “Tuttovela” village in occasion of the 29th “Trofeo Accademia Navale” (Naval Academy Trophy), taking place in Livorno in these days.

Search labels: TAN - Tuttovela
External links: Santa Maria - Caravel - Carrack (Wikipedia) - 29th TAN (Official site)

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12 comments:

  1. MichelleApril 22, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    A wonderful model.

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  2. RandyApril 22, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Very nice. That would be a great exhibition to see.

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  3. DinaApril 22, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Have fun at TAN.
    So that's the famous Santa Maria!
    Is that a sail UNDER the bowsprit??

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  4. Cezar and LéiaApril 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Love models of sailships, find them so enticing!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  5. cieldequimperApril 22, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Then I shall enjoy the coming days! :-)

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  6. Luis GomezApril 22, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    This is so great VP. I love little models.

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  7. brattcatApril 22, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    i love how the water is created beneath the ship.

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  8. Valladolid Daily PhotoApril 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Great shot! I really like it. FYI and as a curious fact, Cristopher Columbus died in my town, Valladolid.

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  9. HalcyonApril 22, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Cool model. Is that how the sails really looked? I wouldn't have imagined them with the crosses.

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoApril 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    This is one exhibition that would be brilliant to see. Love the old ships.

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  11. UnknownApril 22, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Believe it or not, I didn't know the difference between the two. Shame on me!... So, the carrack is what we call a 'nau'. Thanks, VP.

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  12. BirdmanApril 22, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Always enjoy your sea lore.

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