The Amistad A reproduction of a cargo schooner Click on a thumbnail image to start a side show. Ye Mystic Krewe of the Santa Margarita

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An interesting story about Columbus' relationship with the Nina.	The front masthead showing the same pulley system.	A detail shot of how the rigging is attached to the base of the main mast.	The guidance system of the day. A compass, a sextant, the sun, moon and stars and no maps. Figure the rest out for yourself!
Believe it or not, this ship doesn't have a wheel. It uses a tiller.	A small model of the ship showing the major beams. It also illustrates the lines in the ship's profile. Note the primative flat keel.	Just like she would have looked with Columbus. Without the American flag, of course!	So, you want to be a sailor?
Another view of the gunnels near the rear of the ship. Note how simple the design is. Nothing complicated here.	The top deck at the rear of the ship.	This is a view from the top deck looking towards the bow.	This may be a scene from the movie '1492'.