Nao Trinidad in Newburyport

July 1, 2023 — The Custom House Maritime Museum is hosting the tall ship replica Nao Trinidad July 1-9. Magellan's original Nao Trinidad sailed around the world between 1519 and 1522, an incredible achievement for those times. The ship is docked at the Newburyport, Massachusetts waterfront, and visitors are welcome to explore it. Caution is advised. It has three levels, accessed via steep, narrow stairways, called "ladders" in nautical terms. They recommend you descend backwards as you would any normal ladder.

In the nearby Maritime Museum you'll find history of the original Nao Trinidad, along with videos of the replica's construction and footage of it on the water in full sail. You'll also find much history, artifacts and various memorabilia about Newburyport's past as a major American seaport.

Even after the Nao Trinidad is gone, Newburyport is a fascinating city to visit, rich in history and an excellent walking and biking city. You can see my brief coverage at this link which hardly does it justice:

https://www.linwoodstreet.com/naotrinidad/