Columbus Ships Pinta and Nina Land in Perdido Key

On Tuesday February 11th, the ‘Pinta' and the ‘Nina', replicas of Columbus' Ships, will be open for tours in Perdido Key. The ships will be docked at the Oyster Bar Restaurant & Marina, until their departure early Thursday morning, February 13th. The ‘Nina' was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship ''the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.'' The ''Pinta'' was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the Space Shuttle of the fifteenth century. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced ‘sailing museum' for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel', a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $6 for students (5 - 16). Children 4 and under are free. Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a guided tour should call 1-787-672-2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail.com. Minimum of 15. $5 per person. For more information, please visit www.TheNina.com