World’s largest replica Spanish galleon, El Galeon Andalucia, to dock in Sligo Harbour

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

Sligo is preparing to welcome the world’s largest replica 17th century Spanish galleon, El Galeon Andalucia, this week when it arrives into Deepwater Quay, Sligo Harbour on Tuesday evening, June 30 and will be open to the public from Wednesday until July 13.

Adverse weather conditions made some changes to the itinerary but the vessel is on course to arrive in Sligo Harbour on Tuesday evening.

The planned opening ceremony, which had been scheduled for Wednesday morning was cancelled on Monday amidst fears of adverse weather delaying the Galeon Andalucia but the ceremony has now been rescheduled for Friday afternoon.

Prior to docking in Sligo the ship will be visible from Streedagh and Rosses Point with a scheduled arrival time of 5pm in Rosses Point.

Should there be any further delays, organisers will be in touch with ticket holders for effected slots.

It will remain in Sligo from its arrival until Monday, July 13 and will be open to the public daily from 10am-8pm.

Tickets are available to visit Galeon Andalucia from: ticket.velacuadra.es/es/1847-galeon-andalucia

Article Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.