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Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ Ships in Demopolis

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From the West Alabama Newsroom— A pair of floating museums sailed into the city of Demopolis early Thursday morning. Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships — the Nina and the Pinta — are docked at Kingfisher Bay Marina. Both ships are 15th century caravels made entirely of wood. The Nina was built as an exact replica to the original ship used…

Nina and Pinta Replicas on Display in Demopolis

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A unique opportunity in Demopolis gives people a chance to step back into time and see what it might have been like to cross the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus. Replicas of Columbus’ ships the Nina and the Pinta arrived in Demopolis Wednesday night. The two ships are 15th century caravels made entirely of wood. They’re…