Galleon Andalucia Docks at the Port of Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Published by Rhodora Bande on November 5, 2010 in Asia-
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We learned from our Philippine History classes that Andalucia was the first ship to circumnavigate the world.
We have now this chance of seeing a replica of that 17th century galleon ship. It has been to other parts of the Philippines and probably its next destination will be your hometown. For those who cannot see Galleon Andalucia in person, here are some photos for you.
Galleon Andalucia is 51 meters long and is approximately 40 feet in height.
If you are planning to go and see the galleon, be at the port early since the visitors are accommodated by batches. You may have to wait a little longer outside the terminal before you finally reach your destination which is Galleon Andalucia.
Interviewing the crew members might be an impossibility because of the huge crowd that they have to attend to. Visitors are given approximately 15 minutes inside the ship; hence, you will have to do the picture-taking as quickly as possible.
Galleon Andalucia accommodates visitors from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. and from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. It will be in Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines until November 6, 2010. There is no entrance fee.
Galleon Andalucia at night.
My encounter with Galleon Andalucia may have been short-lived, but it was something that will encourage me to learn more about Philippine History. I am sure it had the same impact on the students who paid a visit to the galleon.
I am placing here a link to an article that provides a comprehensive information about Galleon Andalucia.
Rhodora also writes at WARAYBLOGGER.com
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Nice share.
interesting thank you for share
very historical, lovely pictures
I really dig that sort of nostalgia and historically significant treasures.
Thanks for the article and especially the pictures.
Nice Share
Ang ganda! You are lucky, it docked in your home province. That’s Philippine history right on your shores. I’m guessing you felt like a Spanish Senorita or Rose of Titanic. Aminin!
gandang post, and mind you readers, this ship is truly astonishing. Have seen it while docked at Manila. RB, ala na akong time na makita yan sa Maasin. doon kasi ako sa Cave ko. BTW malapit lang ang Maasin sa amin.ala pang isang oras na biyahe,
Sana pupunta din yan dito sa home province ko, sarap naman matulog nyan! Salamat sa pag upload nang mga pics.
Thanks friends for dropping by and for leaving a comment.
Katha: I heard that their next destination is Limasawa. This is unconfirmed though. I interviewed one of the crew and all he said was they’re going to Singapore after the Philippines.
Ayos. Gusto ko din sana makita yan.
Thank you for the mini tour. You’ve got good photos there. I hope I could see it too when it docks in Manila again
RB you actually boarded the Galleon thats great! Hangang TV lang siya nakita.. =)
Wow. I hope I get to see it here in Manila someday. Lucky for you. Thanks for the share.
I wish I could also tour the ship. Lucky you!
Thanks for the photos.Great choice of subject
the galleon went to cebu and i had the chance to tour the ship…
wow . .its nice to see galeon, never seen in real before . .