The original Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria were used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across the Atlantic as common trading vessels. In 1986, the Columbus Foundation was formed in the British Virgin Islands to raise money to build three ships that Christopher Columbus used in his encounter with the New World. Due to funds and time constraints only one ship was built at the time. However, on February 25, 2005 a second fleet was launched, the Pinta.
Today, both the Nina and Pinta replica's are a 'sailing museum' that has visited over 300 ports in the US. The Columbus Foundation receives no funds from government agencies or private foundations. Help support the Columbus Foundation with fees paid to tour the Nina and Pinta.
The Nina - October 22 - October 23, 2013
Ft Loudon Marina - 5200 City Park Drive Lenoir City, TN - 9:00am - 6:00pm
The Nina - October 25 - November 5, 2013
Calhouns on the River - 400 Neyland Drive Knoxville, TN - 9:00am - 6:00pm
General Admission: $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors (age 60+), $6.00 age 5-16 (not in a school group), age 4 and under are freeGroup & School Tours: minimum of 15 people, $5 per person
Hours: 9am to 6pm except Nov-Dec 9am to 5pm. For information and School Group Bookings, call The Columbus Foundation at (787) 672-2152 or visit them online at www.thenina.com
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