The arrival of a replica Spanish Galleon that was set to dock in Great Yarmouth Harbour has been delayed due to weather conditions.
The Galeón Andalucía's was scheduled to arrive at the South Quay for its opening ceremony on Tuesday May 28 at 10am.
Coinciding with half term, the ship was set to be open to the public between May 28 and June 9.
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Constructed by the Nao Victoria Foundation in Spain, Galeón Andalucía was launched in 2009 and has covered 70,000 nautical miles.
It is 162 ft long and 33 ft wide, with 10 cast iron cannons on each side, and its seven sails have a surface area of almost 1,000 square metres.
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Ruth Cockrill, Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s marketing events officer, said: ‘’The visit promises to offer a fascinating day out for people of all ages.
"She is a truly incredible ship and we can’t wait for her arrival, it promises to be a stunning spectacle for people to enjoy on South Quay.’’
A spokeswoman for the event said it may take place on Wednesday, May 29 - but further details are yet to be confirmed.
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