Photo gallery: Replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships sail into Mobile

Published: Wednesday, December 08, 2010, 7:00 PM

Mike Kittrell Recreations of the Columbus ships Nina, pictured, and the PInta sail past the Mobile Convention Center Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 in downtown Mobile, Ala. They are on their way to dock at Dog River Marina, where they will stay until early Monday morning. The ships will open to the general public on Thursday, Dec. 9. The Nina was built by hand and without the use of power tools; it is considered to be the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built. The Pinta was recently built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel. Historians consider the caravel the space shuttle of the 15th century. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Prices are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Children 4 and under are free. The ships are will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No reservations are necessary. (Press-Register, Mike Kittrell) The PInta and the Nina 12-08-2010 gallery (5 photos)

Recreations of the Columbus ships Pinta and the Nina sailed past the Mobile Convention Center today in downtown Mobile.?

The ships were on their way to dock at Dog River Marina, where they will stay until early Monday morning.?The vessels are scheduled to open to the general public tomorrow.?

The Nina was built by hand and without the use of power tools; it is considered to be the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built. The Pinta was recently built in Brazil and is a larger version of the archetypal caravel.?

Historians consider the caravel the space shuttle of the 15th century.?

While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Prices are $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Children 4 and under are free. The ships are will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No reservations are necessary.

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