The Santa Maria at the Gateway Arch, Saint Louis riverfront

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The Santa Maria at the Gateway Arch, Saint Louis riverfront

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The Santa Maria is an authentic replica of the original ship on which Christopher Columbus discovered America. The ship was built by hand in Barcelona, Spain in 1963 with 15th century tools and methods. The Santa Maria is full size, 80 ft. long and 25 ft. wide. Her anchors weigh 2000 pounds each and her mast towers 80 ft. tall.
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Date

1930 - 1945
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Boston Public Library
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Public Domain

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