Sunday 28 August 2011

The Oldest And Largest Ship That Sails The World

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Spanish training ship Juan Sebastian Elcano is one of the oldest and largest ships that sail the world, and soon to be 100 years old. The ship has visited over 68 countries and 181 different ports, passing 12 times through the Strait of Magellan, and has obtained 8 Boston Tea Pots while surfing the longest distance in 124 hours continuous sailing.

1 comment(s):

Brian K said...

A few years ago in Galveston I had the opportunity to tour this amazing ship. It is incredible. Especially under sail!