Historic Ships

Barbican Botanics – Official Historic Ships Sponsor

Shiver me timbers!

Returning to Plymouth this year is the Galeón Andalucía – this impressive full-size replica of a 17th Century Spanish galleon is a floating museum, and will be open each day for visitors to explore (booking in advance or on the day available). She will be alongside on the Barbican Landing Stage from Wednesday 15 May until Sunday 19 May. 

Accompanying Galeón Andalucía is the Pascual Flores, an original example of a “pailebote” (Spanish for pilot’s boat) which was dedicated to the export of fruit, salt and general cargo, both in Mediterranean ports and anchorages and on the North and West coasts of Africa. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore this interesting vessel. No walking the plank though.

Visitors will be able to visit the Pascual Flores for free by showing an El Galeon ticket, but you will need to pay to get to the vessel which will be berthed on the Cattewater visitor pontoons by water taxi from the Barbican Landing Stage. Water taxi charges will apply to visit.

Find out more and book your place here