435 years after most notable attempt
A Spanish galleon is to land at Plymouth, more than 400 years after their most famous attempt to make it to the city.
A replica of a 16th-17th century ship is the only one in the world that now sails. It's coming to Devon as a tourist attraction, with the help of European funds, and has a floating museum on board.
The Galleon Andalucia is a 500 ton vessel, 160 feet in length with a beam of 32 feet. Four masts hold six sails, measuring around 11,000 square feet, and it has an average speed of seven knots.
It will dock at the Barbican, not far away from the statue of Sir Francis Drake, who took a dim view of Spanish galleons the last time they came this close.
Some Spanish traditions did make it to Plymouth. Bull-bating was a popular pastime on the Hoe, where Sir Francis now stands.
Since the replica launched, a crew between 15 to 35 people have manned her across the seas and oceans around the world.
It will be in Plymouth from 13 to 17 September, with tickets to go on board costing £10 for adults, £5 for children.
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