Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Though not officially part of the Rose Festival, the Niña was docked at the Madison Street Dock on the East Esplanade, right across the Willamette River from Waterfront Park, from May 23 to June 1.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
There was an admission charge to board the Niña, but no line!
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Niña is a replica of one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus on his first trip across the Atlantic Ocean.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Niña was officially named Santa Clara, after the patron saint of Moguer.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The name "Niña" was a nickname, after the ship’s owner, Juan Nino of Moguer.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Of the three ships, Niña was Columbus' favorite.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Like the Pinta, the Niña was a Caravel, a type of sailing ship often used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Santa Maria, on the other hand, was a type of cargo vessel called a Nao.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
This replica of the Niña was designed by American engineer and maritime historian John Patrick Sarsfield.
Sails of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Sarsfield discovered a group of shipbuilders in Valencia, Bahia, Brazil, who still used construction techniques from the 15th Century.
Sails of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
It was there that Sarsfield began construction of his replica in 1988, using only the adzes, axes, handsaws, chisels and naturally-shaped timbers that would have been available to the builders of the original Niña.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Woods used to built the Niña include Sucupira, used for the keel, keelson, bilge clamp, shear clamp, stringers, sheer plank and tiller, Jataí Peba, used for the sub deck and hull planking, Pau Oleo, used for the masts, yards and spars, Jaquera, used for the rudder, king post, king plank, framing, bulwarks and cap rail, and Olanje, used for the deck beams.
Rudder of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The shear plank is 70 feet long and 4 inches thick. The rest of the hull planking is 2 inches thick.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Bow of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
On July 11, 1990, John Sarsfield was killed in a traffic accident while on his way to select a mast for the Niña.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
His friend Ralph Eric Nicholson supervised the continuing construction, and the Niña was launched on April 27, 1991.
Bow of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
British maritime historian Jonathan Morton Nance produced a historically accurate sail plan for the ship and completed the construction and rigging.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Niña was commissioned on December 10, 1991 in Valenca, Bahia, Brazil and is dedicated to John Patrick Sarsfield.
Sails of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Niña is a relatively small ship, only 17.3 feet wide and 93.6 feet long overall, with a deck length of 66 feet.
Sails of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Niña's displacement is 100 tons with a draft of 7 feet.
Sails of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The Niña's sail area is 1,919 square feet.
Niña Replica Ship’s Boat in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Aboard the Niña, is the ship's boat, which provided transportation to shore from the anchored mother ship. It can be sailed or rowed.
Niña Replica Ship’s Boat in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
This historically correct vessel was built by a 14 year old apprentice whose family built the Niña.
Niña Replica Hold Hatch in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The hold is where all food, extra gear, water and animals were kept. No people were below. All crew lived, ate and slept on deck.
Hold of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The present day crew enjoy luxuries that Columbus never had. Below deck are 8 bunks, a wooden table, cookstove, and storage for ice.
Niña Replica Windlass in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
The windlass provides the mechanical advantage needed to handle the heavy anchors a caravel carries. It can also be used to kedge the ship out of shallow water or up to a wharf. The wooden handles provide leverage and are moved as the drum turns.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
These views looking aft from the main deck show the aft cabin space and the ladder to the poop deck above, where the aft sails are.
Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Niña Replica Plaque in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Closeup of the Niña's dedication plaque.
Niña Replica Compass in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Closeup of the Niña's main compass in the aft cabin space. I believe a candle can be placed in the enclosure on the right to provide light to see the compass at night.
Hatch to the Captain’s Quarters of the Niña Replica
The captain's quarters are a small cabin with two bunks and a small navigation desk. It was the only private space Columbus had. There is only 4 feet of headroom and no ventilation except for this hatch opening in the aft cabin area.
Model of the Niña Replica in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
This model of the Niña's framing design was mounted above the hatch to the captain's quarters.
Niña Replica Aft Cabin in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
In addition to the tiller, the aft cabin space included displays of construction photos and a video about the ship, as well as a period cannon and a display of the "treasures" that might have been carried aboard.
Niña Replica Cannon in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
Niña Replica Display in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 2008
For more information, visit the official website of The Niña.
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