Santa Maria ship, 19th-century replica C014 / 2046
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Santa Maria ship, 19th-century replica C014 / 2046
Santa Maria ship. 19th-century replica of the Spanish carrack Santa Maria. This was the flagship used by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on his 1492 voyage to discover the Americas. Replicas of all three ships in Columbuss expedition were made in Spain for the Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, with the Santa Maria replica being sailed across the Atlantic. The original replicas had sunk or been destroyed by the 1920s. This photograph, by US photographer Edward H. Hart, is from the Detroit Publishing Company. It is thought to date from around 1893, possibly from the Columbian Naval Review at Hampton Roads
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1400s 1492 15th Century 1893 Boat Christopher Columbus Commemorated Commemoration Cultural Culture Detroit Publishing Company Exhibition Expedition Exploration Expo Italian Maritime Memorial Naval North American Sail Sailing Sailor Sailors Sails Ship Ships Spanish Tourism Tourist Attraction Transport Transportation Carrack Hampton Roads Replicas Sailing Vessel Santa Maria
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the majestic Santa Maria ship, a 19th-century replica of the Spanish carrack that played a pivotal role in Christopher Columbus' historic voyage to discover the Americas. The image is believed to have been taken around 1893 during the Columbian Naval Review at Hampton Roads. The Santa Maria replica was one of three ships recreated for the Worlds Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. This particular vessel embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain to be part of this grand exhibition. Sadly, by the 1920s, all original replicas had either sunk or been destroyed. In this monochrome snapshot captured by US photographer Edward H. Hart and preserved by the Detroit Publishing Company, we witness not only a remarkable technological feat but also a cultural commemoration of exploration and maritime history. The Santa Maria stands tall with its sails billowing against the backdrop of open waters, symbolizing adventure and discovery. As we gaze upon this print today, it serves as both a memorial and tourist attraction that transports us back to an era when brave sailors like Christopher Columbus set out on perilous expeditions to chart unknown territories. It reminds us of our shared human fascination with exploration and how these voyages forever shaped our world's history.
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