the fire in the sky was this mornings sunrise over the Savannah harbor,the tall-ship Andalusia was anchored in port for the next week and a half..I couldn't resist getting up early fighting the traffic to be rewarded with THIS!!! The tallest masts I have yet seen on a ship...a stunning sailing vessel..will have to get some night images of this beauty on the river ....
El Galeón Andalucía is the only galeón class vessel in the world sailing today.
This ten city, five state tour of the United States will span five months ending in Fort Lauderdale where the ship will be featured in the Winterfest Boat Parade on December 13th.
The galeón class vessel was an ocean going ship type that evolved from the carrack in the second half of 16th century. Galeóns were constructed from oak, pine and various hardwoods for hull and decking. Hulls were usually carvel-built. Hundreds of expert tradesmen, including carpenters, blacksmiths, shipwrights and pitch-melters worked day and night for months to make a galeon seaworthy. To cover the expense, galeons were often funded by groups of wealthy businessmen who pooled resources for a new ship. Therefore, most galeons were originally consigned for trade, although those captured by rival states were usually put into military service. The most common gun used aboard a galeón was the demi-culverin, although gun sizes up to demi-cannon were possible. She was recently featured in the NBC mini-series Crossbones that starred John Malkovich as the legendary pirate Blackbeard!
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For years I didn't know we actually had two Blue hours as well as two Golden Hours every day...thats even more reason to make certain your camera is always within arms reach..LOL..the silhouette of the Spanish Galeon Andalusia early morning..with the Savannah bridge in the backdrop..wishing all the perfect week ahead.Im in one of those crazy busy weeks ,two birthdays two halloween events and gardens in need of my attention..I will return and visit all of your streams this evening and many thanks for your lovely comments and visits.you are all truly appreciated..
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Last week the El Galeon Andalusia from Spain arrived in the Savannah Harbor..how strange to see such a magnificent replica from the 16th century in the same harbor with the modern tankers and also a Steam ship replica...wishing one and all the very best of the week..
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From my archives a few months back..capturing the Andalusia at sunrise in the harbor..wishing one and all a great day..
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Back in October when the replica of the Spanish Galeon Andalusia visited our Savannah Harbor..loved the juxtaposition of the paddle ship The Georgia Queen and the 16th century sailing vessel next to one another..different worlds..different times..Have a blessed weekend one and all..thanking all those who helped bring this to Explore and your kind comments and faves..they are truly appreciated..
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