Spanish galleon remains in Great Yarmouth due to tides

The Galeón Andalucía will remain in the Norfolk coastal town and be available to visit for the rest of today due to weather and tides. 

She had been due to weigh anchor yesterday, but now the 'incredible' tall ship is due to set sail tomorrow afternoon. (Tuesday, June 10).

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The Galeón Andalucía on her way to Great Yarmouth (Image: Luke Martin Photography)

A spokeswoman for Great Yarmouth Borough Council said: "The ship is indeed open for an extra day, today.

"The reason for the delay in departing Great Yarmouth is due to weather and tides.

"They are due to depart at 1.00pm tomorrow, however, this is dependant again on tides."

Over 2,000 visitors have stepped foot on the galleon since her arrival at the South Quay at the end of last month - which was also delayed due to weather conditions.

Great Yarmouth mayor, Paula Waters-Bunn (right) presents captain of the Galeón Andalucía, Miguel Cuesta, with the council crest (Image: Denise Bradley)

Constructed by the Nao Victoria Foundation in Spain, Galeón Andalucía was launched in 2009 and has covered 70,000 nautical miles.
 
The floating museum is 162 ft long and 33 ft wide, with 10 cast iron cannons on each side, and its seven sails have a surface area of almost 1,000 square metres.

Ship manager Alvaro Lecaro Guerrero said the warm reception from its some 2,000 visitors has made the stop "all the more special" for the crew.

Before arriving in Yarmouth, the Galeon Andalucia had a stopover in Ostend, Belgium and she will be crossing back over the North Sea for a stay in Delfzijl, Netherlands.