This week you can visit the replica of the historic 16th century Galeón Andalucía, currently docked at Gravesend until this weekend.

Gravesend Town Pier is currently playing host to the replica of the famous Galeón Andalucía ship as it tours around the UK.

The ship is a replica of the famous 16th century ship that was part of the Spanish Galleons used by the Spanish to explore America and parts of Asia up until the 18th century.

The ship, first constructed in 2009, was the work of “original and innovative” technology used to create a replica of the ship that first set sail in 1492.

The ship famously connected Andalusia with America and Asia, transporting merchants, seamen and traders across three continents.

The ship is a replica of the famous 16th century ship that was part of the Spanish GalleonsThe ship is a replica of the famous 16th century ship that was part of the Spanish Galleons (Image: Fundación Nao Victoria) Measuring 55 metres and weighing in at a whopping 500 tons, this ship has been created by a team of 126 carpenters and is a wooden structure featuring over 3,288 meters of rope for the rigging and 10 cast iron cannons.

You can see this historic ship, which will be docked at Gravesend Town Pier up until September 22, before continuing its tour at London’s famous St Katherine’s Dock, a short walk from the Tower of London.

During the voyage to the docks this will also provide Londoners with a rare opportunity to see Tower Bridge open, to make way for the historic ship to pass underneath this London landmark.

The experience, run by Vela Cuadra, will give visitors the one-off chance to explore this historic vessel in a self-guided tour, where you can walk around its decks and explore its many exhibits, featuring historic documents as well as videos and photos, and talk to the crew responsible for sailing the ship.

The experience, run by Vela Cuadra, will give visitors the one-off chance to explore this historic vessel in a self-guided tour.The experience, run by Vela Cuadra, will give visitors the one-off chance to explore this historic vessel in a self-guided tour. (Image: Fundación Nao Victoria) Since the ship first launched the vessel has been manned by a crew of 15 to 35 strong, sailing across the globe navigating the Red Sea, the Pacific and Indian Oceans to name a few.

The boat will also celebrate the culture and heritage of Andalusia, located on the borders of Spain, where visitors can find out more about this popular destination brimming with history.

When can you see it

The vessel will be open to the public at Gravesend Town Pier until September 22 from 10am until 8pm.

Tickets are priced at £12 for adults, £6 for children and £30 for a family of 5.