Phoenicia, 600BC ship replica - successfully to Gibraltar

1:27 AM Fri 3 Sep 2010 GMT

'Phoenicia under sail in the Atlantic - photo by Rachel Severson of yacht Sophia' .

After 27 days at sea since departing the Azores, Phoenicia, the replica of a 600BC Phoenician vessel which it is believed circumnavigated Africa in her day, has been experiencing a warm welcome from the local media, staff and public at Ocean Village Marina, Gibraltar. Phoenicia arrived on the afternoon of last Sunday (29th August). Whilst in Gibraltar Phoenicia was lucky enough to be supported and hosted by Ocean Village Marina, a fantastic base for the expedition for their short stay. Expedition Leader Philip Beale and the 10 international crew members have been enjoying an eventful stay in port while also ...

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by Nancy Knudsen

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