GALEON ANDALUCIA sails under TOWER BRIDGE

[@ThamesShips]

GALEON ANDALUCIA sails under Tower Bridge on 23rd September 2024. It had arrived from Town Pier, Gravesend and passed under Tower Bridge in both directions.

[@susanmaxwell6033]

What an amazing sight. Love the extra large Flag what a diplomatic way of saying "look at me". Spain must be so proud having such an elegant lady as an ambassador

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. 👍Yes - it was a great sight to see and a number of people turned up to watch it sail through Tower Bridge and then into the nearby marina. The only other occasion I have seen a flag that large was last year when the Mexican navy training ship visited London. Their flag was of a similar size.

[@pandoraysucaja10]

We are indeed. Thanks for your nice words. You are all invited on board. 😊

[@IVANGARCIA-ks4vp]

That's they size that was used for flags on ships back then. Look for Spanish captured flag in the Greenwich museum.

[@Mounhas]

@@IVANGARCIA-ks4vp Interesting fact.

[@felixmonagas3972]

​@@IVANGARCIA-ks4vpen la época de estos barcos no era esta bandera ,esta bandera tiene dos siglos ,antes era otra

[@oc2phish07]

Living in London, I was lucky enough to be able to go down to St Katherine Dock to see this marvellous ship, and also to go on board on the 27th September 2024. Absolutely fantastic and I would like to thank the crew for their warm welcome on board and their hospitality.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. 👍 I was able to go aboard when it visited Southend Pier last month and would agree with everything you say.

[@JavierLorenzomartinez-y3s]

Espectacular el cruce del puente,

[@ThamesShips]

@@JavierLorenzomartinez-y3s Gracias por ver el vídeo.👍

[@John-ob7dh]

@oc2phish07 yes me and a buddy went on board at G end.I said to him ,at least they got to sail past the cannon gun tower near Chatham without being fired on .Unlike the Dutch ,which it was useless in stopping them attacking Chatham ship yard and London .lol

[@shielaellison8943]

London never fails to impress thank you for filming and sharing.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. 👍

[@plumaguerrera2130]

The original Spanish flag was Saint Andrew's cross, like the Scottish flag, but with white background and red cross. It was changed to the present day flag because it was easy to mistake it for the English flag, St. George's cross. So in order to prevent friendly fire, King Carlos III ordered to make a new flag, in yellow and red, which are the colours of Spain to this day.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for the information. 👍

[@Craicfox161]

Yeah like the St. Patrick’s saltaire except jagged

[@rachelburbidge4450]

What a stunning sight, the flag is the size it should be.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. It reminds me of the flag that was on the Mexican Navy training ship that sailed up the Thames last year. It was of a similar size!

[@miguelcebrianalvarez498]

Gracias Londres por el buen recibimiento del Galeón español.🇪🇸🙋🇬🇧👍

[@ThamesShips]

Es fantástico tener el galeón aquí en Londres.👍

[@miguelcebrianalvarez498]

​@@ThamesShipsMuchas gracias amigo desde Madrid.Y perdona que no sepa hablar inglés.Tengo buenos recuerdos de cuando estuve diez días trabajando en Nottinghan.Ibamos a tomarnos unas cervezas por los Pub,y la gente era agradable.Hermosa ciudad.🇪🇸🙋🇬🇧👍

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por ver el vídeo y por tus amables comentarios. El siguiente vídeo debería ser del galeón entrando al puerto deportivo que está cerca del Tower Bridge. El galeón previsto que permanezca en Londres hasta el 7 de octubre.

[@pepelopez7518]

Viva España 😂😂😂😂😂

[@peterguirao]

No es un galeón

[@gabrielpaulista8938]

Really, What is the problem with the flag? Are you scared about the possibility that an 17/18th century spanish wooden ship could be invading London? I thing this people is proud about their flag as I expect brit people would be proud of theirs. More dangerous people is showing their flags in our european streets and we act like we do not care.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. There is no problem with the flag itself as all ships have a flag at the back and that is normal. People are just saying that it is unusual to have a flag that is so large. Most flags on ships are much smaller and indeed if you watch the video of when GAL|EON ANDALUCIA visited Southend Pier last month, you will see that the flag it was flying then was much smaller.

[@JohanEngelen]

@@gabrielpaulista8938 the Spanish tried once but on the way they looted a bit to much and returned to Spain when their hulls were full before they reached London.

[@anglosaxon5874]

@@JohanEngelen What?

[@JohanEngelen]

@@anglosaxon5874 yes the history told is not always what the British are telling. Fernando Sanchez de Tovar was the one who invaded and almost reached London but returned because his ships were overloaded.

[@anglosaxon5874]

@@JohanEngelen 🐑🤡 No it's your history that is all lies to cover for the massive mistake and defeat and being chased around the British Isles NEVER to be a serious threat to us every again! We dominated the seas for more than 200 years! Hence the biggest Empire the world has EVER seen!

[@evagalva4122]

The galleon is an excellent replica, although, obviously, it carries the current Spanish flag, the Spanish flag of its time was the so-called Aspa de San Andres, which is currently the Spanish military insignia.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for the information.

[@sergiogcollado]

Indeed! 👍🏻

[@javiercarcedo9010]

Mejor que la de España, era del Imperio.

[@JohanEngelen]

For those who think the flag is a bit big. There are historical flags of galeons preserved that are 14,5 by 10. And that is meter😂. One is in Greenwich.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for the information!

[@BigBazz-Clips]

so you can see it in the middle of the battle with all the smoke from the cannons and at battles such as at the Nile there was still almost friendly fire so apparently they are still not big enough haha

[@manuelbarreramacho3982]

Dos grandes Naciones....dos grandes historias...❤❤

[@ThamesShips]

👍👍

[@Mobutusese]

God, that is a beautiful flag. Plus Ultra.

[@StephanieMoran-hq4dz]

Can you imagine everything that old father Thames has seen over the course of centuries? All the trading empires that have been and gone? Romans, Angles, Saxons, Vikings etc! Amazing.

[@ThamesShips]

Yes - it would have a few stories to tell!

[@TantoMontaMontaTanto...]

Saludos desde Andalucía, la tierra de este maravilloso barco, muy buen vídeo gracias ❤️

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por ver el vídeo y por tus amables comentarios. 👍 Fue genial ver el galeón en Londres y mucha gente lo vio pasar por debajo del Tower Bridge.

[@danielomar9712]

A few hundred years late , but THEY'RE HERE !!!

[@milagrosacunaboullosa5773]

Trankilos . Solo estamos de paso.

[@olivaiglesias595]

​@@milagrosacunaboullosa5773 Volveremos para ganarles al fútbol de nuevo😂

[@dawnadriennetaylor970]

What a lovely sight. I arranged and hosted client sailing trips on Tate & Lyle's wooden sailing ship through Tower Bridge and the Thames Barrier. I used to have an office opposite HMS Belfast long before all those sky blocking glass monstrosities were erected; and attended functions on it. The bridge was also raised when it went for repaint and repair. Well worth a visit. There is also a replica of the Golden Hinde along the Southbank, which always seemed much smaller than I would have imagined it to be.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for all the information. 👍 By sheer coincidence, I was up that way today on the Waverley. It sailed from Southend Pier, turned around beside HMS Belfast and then returned to Southend again.

[@miarose9707]

Que preciosidad!

[@ThamesShips]

👍

[@Kirribilli_ships]

Thanks for another great video. This was a beautiful was a beautiful sight. She is a very elegant looking vessel.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks. I saw it arriving at Southend Pier about a month ago but it was nice to see it sailing through Tower Bridge. There was a good crowd of people there to watch it sail into the marina which is just beside the bridge.

[@miguelcebrianalvarez498]

Me alegro que os haya gustado la visita del galeón español y gracias por ese buen recibimiento.🇪🇸🙋🇬🇧👍

[@josemariagomez5766]

VIVA ESPAÑA, ALLÁ DÓNDE ONDÉE LA BANDERA ROJIGUALDA!!!

[@MoldaiTroy]

I was lucky enough to see the GALEON ANDALUCIA when she spent a few days in Scarborough earlier in the year. She is a magnificent sight.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - I agree. I visited her when she came to Southend Pier last month and it was great to look around.

[@maxthecat14]

WOW, that's lovely. It must be an amazing sight in full sail.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - I agree!

[@luiguiamore3887]

Magnífica nave ❤ que viva 🇪🇸

[@christophernightingale4928]

They should have sailed the Golden Hind out to meet her!! Treasure all round! 😂… a lovely vessel well done!!! 🎉

[@mariaitziarcuestaaparicio9450]

Ahí va , suave, deslizándose ……. Como si no hubiera navegado mares, embestido tormentas , desafiado limites , no plus ultra….. el Leon de Los mares, erguido desafiante , allá va…. Como si cualquier cosa….. 💚🌿🌟😘😍👏👏👏

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por ver el vídeo.

[@debbiepearce7704]

What a beautiful sight ❤

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. 👍Yes - I agree!

[@gilnux]

Wonderful video. Thanks for posting it

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. 👍

[@paul1542]

I went and visited the ship today and it's amazing 👍🏻

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for the information! I visited it when it came to Southend Pier and I agree!

[@luiguiamore3887]

No es de extrañar que fuésemos los chicos malos de la época ingeniería española viva españa y nuestra armada ❤ 🇪🇸

[@maricarmenlopezorellana3245]

Espectacular!!

[@ThamesShips]

👍

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

Avenge Queen Catherine of Aragon's poor treatment at the hands and under the blubber of King Henry VIII!!!! Take back Westminster and Canterbury! Great looking galleon. Congratulations to her Crew.

[@ThamesShips]

Yes - it does look nice. There was a good number of people watching it pass under Tower Bridge.

[@Rmn-6324]

Thanks for video; like the Spanish Galeon

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@mesparky9]

Saw it in Weymouth a few weeks ago while on holiday, and Spain, Croatia and Greece. Lol, it seems to like coming on holiday with me and the Wife.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@whatthomassaw]

Superb footage! Thank you.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks! Waverley is due to start her two and a bit weeks on the Thames on Friday.

[@whatthomassaw]

@@ThamesShips looking forward to your coverage of her visit as always.

[@ThamesShips]

@@whatthomassaw Talking about the Waverley, do you know what happens if a ship requires to pass the new bridge at Renfrew? Does the bridge operator have a separate marine channel or is it the same channel as VTS? I know ships requiring Tower Bridge to lift have to book it at least 24 hours in advance and there is a separate marine channel they call up on when they approach rather than London VTS.

[@ThamesShips]

Unfortunately Waverley has developed an issue which means that the sailings for today and over the weekend have been cancelled. It is being repaired at Portsmouth. The first public sailing on the Thames is now expected to be on Monday.

[@Mike-xq1cq]

I visited her at ramsgate in the summer holidays! I highly recommend visiting Andalucia if you ever get the chance.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks. Yes I visited her when she came to Southend Pier last month. It was very interesting to walk around.

[@anax171]

Andalucia, my homeland! ❤❤❤

[@ThamesShips]

👍

[@XstaticState69]

Starmer has even let the Spanish Armada take Great Britain! Fantastic to see the size of this beautiful gallon in relation to London Bridge. Thank you for the video.

[@kazzam8514]

Tower Bridge.

[@harryturner8701]

You need to get a grip

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Wonderful ship and nice video👍🏽

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching and also for your kind comment!

[@emmsue1053]

Thank you, a lovely sight. Shes beautiful.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. 👍

[@AdmiraltyShipModels]

So wonderful to see the Galeon Andalucia in London!

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. 👍 Yes - I agree!

[@JosemanuelDominguezpriet-ht4oc]

Buen barco mucha historia.por los mares y océanos.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ThamesShips]

👍👍

Lo felices que se sentirian viendo estas imagenes Isabel de Castilla o, Felipe II

[@Londonechoes]

Thank you for another great video!

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks!

[@chmvl3503]

Beautiful. ❤ Thank you.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@pabloRNovo]

Yo he navegado en el y he estado subido y es mas grande en persona de lo que parece.

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por la información. 👍

[@toi_techno]

Amazing sailing machine

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. 👍Yes - a crowd of people watched it pass under Tower Bridge and into the nearby marina.

[@madwhitehare3635]

The slow waft of that magnificent flag is just magical.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - I agree!👍

[@linpollitt8950]

I think this is the galleon, or one like it, that came to Southend last year and we were able to go aboard and explore. It was a wonderful experience, she's beautiful.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. Yes - it is the same one. It also visited Southend Pier again last month. There is a video on the channel of it arriving at Southend.

[@adrianbanks2089]

Thanks For The Great Update ! ( From a Cloudy North Kent )😊

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks. 👍Essex is cloudy at the moment as well!

[@EURAMBLER]

very good 👍

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks. Looking forward to the Waverley visiting from Friday. It is here for two and a bit weeks.

[@edwarddesenne6153]

Creo haber visto la misma replica de este galeon cuando estaba amarrado en el puerto de Gijon hace bastante tiempo ya, y pude visitar el interior y hablar con el equipo, habian navegado antes desde Sud America .

[@ThamesShips]

👍

[@janicegray511]

Beautiful , what craftsmanship

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - I agree. 👍

[@MrNeeskens]

Not an expertise, but a bit small for a XVII centrury transatlantic ship, more a nao (like Colon's). The current spanish flag was indeed designed around 1770 as a distinctive badge (and so the width) for military ships out of the Aragón flag (yellow, red stripes). She looks gorgeous entering London, thanks for the welcome! 🇪🇦🇬🇧

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching and thanks for all the information.

[@leandabee]

Omg, spectacular!!! 👌🇦🇺

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video! 👍

[@janicejackson2016]

I'm the one that saw Spirit of 76 operation sale with all those magnificent sailing vessels to see this was gorgeous also in 2024 thanks for this video

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video and thanks also for the kind comment. 👍

[@luiguiamore3887]

Este era uno de los buques más grandes de su época ❤viva 🇪🇸 🇪🇸

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por ver el vídeo. 👍

[@GaleonHispano]

Sii hubiéramos tenido dirigentes honestos y que hubieran trabajado por el bien de España los españoles ni siquiera los ingleses podían con nosotros

[@albahidalgo13]

Wowwww😍😍

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Jose-bd8if]

Muy bonito, espero algún día poder visitarlo en el puerto de Cartagena ❤

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por ver el vídeo. 👍

[@bernaldelcastillo1768]

A magnificent replica of a Spanish galleon of the XVll century, made out of some of the materials that closely resemble the original. This type of galleon was used as freight carrier, with goods transported in bulk from the Americas to Spain.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for the information. 👍

[@PenichesCanal-Marne51]

Génial, une super vidéo 👍👍👍

[@ThamesShips]

Merci! 😃😃

[@OstravaSC]

Avanzado el día, intentó de nuevo el navío Pince remolcar al Santísima Trinidad; pero con tan poca fortuna como en la noche anterior. La situación no empeoraba, a pesar de que seguía el temporal con igual fuerza, pues se habían reparado muchas averías, y se creía que, una vez calmado el tiempo, podría salvarse el casco. Los ingleses tenían gran empeño en ello, porque querían llevar por trofeo a Gibraltar el más grande navío hasta entonces construido. Por esta razón trabajaban con tanto ahínco en las bombas noche y día, permitiéndonos descansar algún rato. Durante todo el día 22 la mar se revolvía con frenesí, llevando y trayendo el casco del navío cual si fuera endeble lancha de pescadores; y aquella montaña de madera probaba la fuerte trabazón de sus sólidas cuadernas, cuando no se rompía en mil pedazos al recibir el tremendo golpear de las olas. Había momentos en que, aplanándose el mar, parecía que el navío iba a hundirse para siempre; pero inflamándose la ola como al impulso de profundo torbellino, levantaba aquél su orgullosa proa, adornada con el león de Castilla, y entonces respirábamos con la esperanza de salvarnos. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENG As the day progressed, the british ship Pince attempted once again to tow the Santísima Trinidad; but with as little luck as the night before. The situation did not worsen, despite the storm continuing with equal force, as many damages had been repaired, and it was believed that, once the weather calmed, the hull could be saved. The English were very keen on this, as they wanted to take the largest ship ever built as a trophy to Gibraltar. For this reason, they worked tirelessly on the pumps night and day, allowing us to rest for a while. Throughout the day on the 22nd, the sea roiled with frenzy, tossing the hull of the ship as if it were a fragile fishing boat; and that wooden mountain tested the strength of its solid frames, barely holding together against the tremendous pounding of the waves. There were moments when, as the sea flattened, it seemed the ship would sink forever; but as the wave surged like the impulse of a deep whirlpool, it lifted its proud bow, adorned with the lion of Castile, and then we breathed with the hope of salvation. -Benito Pérez Galdós , Trafalgar, Episodios nacionales.

[@josemiguelgarcia4901]

Trafalgar, by the great Galdós. I love that book.

[@smithgroove945]

I am impressed with the size of this ship. I can see why natives would be intimidated by seeing this.

[@workcrockowner7147]

Time puts everyone in their place... and whoever wants to understand, let them understand. I am spanish. 🙂

[@CROSSBL4DE]

That crew took mañana to a whole new level.

[@swoollvin6575]

Im on that thames rocket boat on the front left, what a veiw it was

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for the information. Yes - it must have been a magnificent sight to be so close. 👍👍

[@fernandozacarias8278]

vamos muchachos, es momento de tomar Londres!! zafarrancho de combate😂

[@josemariagomez5766]

VIVA ESPAÑA, ALLÁ DONDE ONDÉE LA BANDERA ROJIGUALDA!!!

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

Their forebears were brave seamen and explorers. That is for sure and not appreciated by our culture.

[@geraldthomas8948]

Well lluc me., itll a beautiful llip.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching! 👍👍

[@UKShipspottingRailFreightTV]

Great vid.She looks impressive coming through the bridge, although that flag at the back is rather on the large side.Waverley is at Ipswich on Friday but it's supposed to be raining so won't get to film her.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks. Yes - the flag reminds me of the Mexican navy training ship that arrived some time last year. I am looking forward to seeing the Waverley again!

[@ThamesShips]

Gracias por la información. 👍

[@ThamesShips]

I just read that Waverley has had technical problems and is currently at Portsmouth being repaired. All sailings for Friday, Saturday and Sunday have been cancelled and they first planned sailing on the Thames is currently Monday (though this could obviously change if the repairs take longer than planned!)

[@UKShipspottingRailFreightTV]

@@ThamesShips I kept looking at marinetraffic yesterday to see if she had left Portsmouth.I thought the weather may have had something to do with it.Thanks for the info.

[@daviecrocket9160]

I took my 7 year old son on this a few months back when it was in Poole.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - I went on board last month when it visited Southend Pier. It was a great experience.

[@oscarsansx]

Viva España🇪🇸

[@boblovell5789]

Looks smaller than I imagined a galleon to be. Ilustrations in our history books at school made them look huge.

[@nataliadominguez8]

Es normal, porque toda la vida, los historiadores han escrito según la conveniencia de la masonería.

[@ThamesShips]

Yes - I remember the pictures in the school books as well.

[@feralv1495]

Thats the small size..... others are more bigger.....

[@LMPV4]

People were smaller back then too.

[@ThamesShips]

@@LMPV4 Yes - that is true. 👍

[@EJP286CRSKW]

Capten, art thou sleeping there below?

[@S-Ltd1000]

Saw this moored up just outside Queen Anne's Battery in Plymouth this time last year when out sailing on my bosses J24.

[@ThamesShips]

Yes - it is quite a sight. It seems to be very popular wherever it sails to. On the Thames, it also visited Southend and Gravesend.

[@lindaj5492]

Beautiful ship, but why such a very short visit?

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. The ship is actually in St Katharine Docks marina (which is very close to Tower Bridge) until 7th October (you can see it entering the marina in the latest video). During this time it is open to members of the public to visit. It is common for visiting vessels to pass under Tower Bridge twice in such a short period of time. The next bridge sailing up the river is London Bridge which does not open so tall vessels such as this one are not able to sail any further up the river (thus why it turns around to sail back downriver again). Whenever Tower Bridge lifts, this will obviously cause congestion on the road which crosses over it. By having a 30 minute gap between the vessel heading upriver and then back downriver, the bridge can be shut and the traffic congestion can be relieved before opening the bridge a second time.

[@elliottwadsworth4201]

Do they still do the tall boats festival I remover going to that as a kid?

[@ThamesShips]

There are various events held on the Thames during the year but I don't think that the Tall Boats festival is one of them.

[@paulgibbons2320]

But why is the rum always gone?

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. 👍

[@CarmenPerez-ry7ex]

🇪🇦❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThamesShips]

👍👍

[@marchellabrahams]

That's the only time a Spanish galleon has actually been welcome sailing up the Thames! What would Elizabeth I have said?

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. It was a wonderful sight and many people watched it sail through Tower Bridge and then into the nearby marina.

[@marchellabrahams]

@@ThamesShips Really enjoyed it. Like an 18th-century picture map come to life. Pity about the London skyline!

[@harryturner8701]

Looks like the Flying Dutchman

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

Nice ship, looks like it needs some time in a dry dock

[@patricksmart5673]

I went to visit her on Friday. I could not see how they steer her. Hydraulic rams I think. But from where? She's very maneuverable. They are sailing again on 7th aren't they? Would it be feasible for me to follow them in my inflatable canoe?

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - I visited her when she came to Southend Pier. Unfortunately I don't know about the internal workings. Yes - you are correct to say that it departs again on 7th.

[@chris5706]

Wow the Armada finally made it.

[@pepelopez7518]

Los britanicos han sido los enemigos externos más aguerridos que España ha tenido. Algunos dicen que son piratas e intrigantes pero aún asi hay que reconocerles que rara vez fueron cobardes. Fueron los ingleses quienes realmente dividieron el Imperio Español y generó la actual " Latinoamérica"

[@Javier-f9d]

Más bien fue la infiltración masónica y la avaricia de las élites criollas. Y si riego, en lugar de dar un golpe de estado, hubiera cumplido con su deber y se hubiera embarcado, las independencias se habrían detenido

[@fernang.1593]

Es posible, pero la mayor traición de la historia vino por los "propios" Borbones españoles, y los franceses

[@angelf2966]

Latinoamérica no existe, no hablan latín.

[@Rmn-6324]

Han sido enemigos y piratas lo que pasa es que han escondido y falsificado la historia

[@rafaelcid8510]

​@@Rmn-6324os espanhóis são os verdadeiros ladrões, muito piores do que os alemães, ingleses e franceses

[@Kenny-z4z7o]

What class is a galleon ? Is it a merchant type ship or a man of war frigate size ship ? I always thought a Spanish galleon was a large ship off the line type like HMS Victory, is it because these were older 16th century ships

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. More information can be found here sailingshipsmaine.org/el-galeon

[@neilsmither4109]

Is this a long standing tradition to pass tower bridge twice?

[@ThamesShips]

After it passes under Tower Bridge the first time, the next bridge up the river (which isn't far) is London Bridge. London Bridge is not able to lift and so any vessel requiring Tower Bridge to lift will not be able to pass under London Bridge. It will therefore have to turn around to pass under Tower Bridge again to return down river. Whenever Tower Bridge lifts, it will obviously cause congestion on the road as the traffic cannot pass over the bridge whilst it is lifted. Therefore, it is common for visiting vessels to pass through the bridge in the upriver direction and then back downriver about 30 minutes later. This 30 minutes allows the crew of the vessel to turn around and take any pictures / videos they require and also allows any road congestion to clear from the bridge. Of course, if they want to wait for longer than 30 minutes then that is also OK but they have to take into consideration the tide levels at the bridge. GALEON ANDALUCIA also had to enter St Katharine Docks marina (see the latest video) and it is only possible to enter the lock into the marina for a certain amount of time either side of high tide so this was also a consideration.

[@paulvandijk666]

On this special occasion they should have done the Constable Dues ceremony.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. I know what you mean but I believe that, technically speaking, it is only payable if the vessel moors at Tower Wharf. I am not sure if such a large vessel would be able to moor there or not. I know they had this ceremony earlier in the year when they had Royal Navy landing craft moor there. Obviously the landing craft have a smaller draught so they can moor there.

[@paulvandijk666]

@@ThamesShips Agreed on Tower Wharf but the Tower Pier is technically Tower Wharf as well. Nevertheless, very nice footage.

[@ThamesShips]

@@paulvandijk666 Thanks for the information and also for the kind comment. 👍

[@GFCordoba]

The flag is beautiful but I found it small.

[@elizabethg5044]

The Galleon was certainly interesting to watch, I agree the flag was a bit OTT😊

[@ThamesShips]

It reminds me of the Mexican navy training ship that visited the Thames last year. I think their flag was about the same size!

[@quinrodriguez968]

Las banderas de los galeones españoles fueron siempre de ese tamaño, hace siglos y ahora tambien, por supuesto. Poca historia de la navegación antigua española sabes.

[@ThamesShips]

@@quinrodriguez968 Gracias por la información. ¡He visto el galeón varias veces y la bandera no siempre es tan grande! Si vuelves a ver el vídeo de cuando llegó a Southend, verás que la bandera es mucho más pequeña.

[@TantoMontaMontaTanto...]

Estoy de acuerdo en que la bandera es un poco mas grande de lo normal, pero es un regalo que le hicieron a este barco y la ponen por cortesía y agradecimiento😅

[@rafaelcid8510]

​@@quinrodriguez968típica arrogância espanhola 😂

[@Frank_butnot_Sinatra]

Where is she docked in LDN right now?

[@ThamesShips]

In St Katharine Docks marina which is very near to Tower Bridge. At present, she is due to depart on 7th October. You can see her enter SKD marina in the latest video on the channel.

[@Frank_butnot_Sinatra]

@@ThamesShips Cheers, just went this afternoon lol

[@ThamesShips]

@@Frank_butnot_Sinatra 👍

[@JacksonLove]

😍😍😍

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@frankdillon6127]

why cant i find videos of GALEON ANDALUCIA under full sail?

[@ThamesShips]

I think that it only uses full sail at sea since many authorities require the vessel to use its engine when mooring or operating in confined spaces. Most people film ships near land so operating under full sail is rarely filmed. I think there is some footage here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV61moFrqrCebbc

[@rockannand]

It looked like it had 8 cannon holes on the side of the ship.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. Yes - if you look at the latest video when it enters the lock of the marina, you can see one of the replica cannons on the side of the ship.

[@532bluepeter1]

I am no nautical expert but given that it was making a small bow wave and all its sails were furled it was not sailing at all but using an auxiliary engine. So the title should be motoring under Tower Bridge. I am prepared to be corrected.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching. At the moment the paddle steamer Waverley is offering trips on the Thames. If you have a look at the Waverley Excursions website, you will see that they often use the word "sailing" even though it is a paddle steamer and does not even have sails!

[@John-ob7dh]

Does anyone know what time the ship leaves London on 6 October?

[@ThamesShips]

The Port of London Authority (PLA) website currently says 4pm on 14th October. If you check the PLA website, it has an expected ship movement page. If you look up the Departures, you can see the scheduled departure time in case it changes.

[@John-ob7dh]

@ThamesShips thanks for that .I read it was leaving today 7 oct .We have been on it at Gravesend ,but I want to be down by the waterfront when it sails past.they must have extended it ,because when we went on it it defo said sailing from London 7 oct.

[@ThamesShips]

@@John-ob7dh Yes - I agree it was originally 7th. I was hoping to go and see it myself! I can only think that they have had a large number of visitors so they have extended it for a week. I will post the link to the PLA website so you can see the scheduled departure time and date. You will have to select the "Departure" tab and then scroll down to 14th October. The link is pla.co.uk/ship-movements

[@John-ob7dh]

@ThamesShips many thanks.I am sure uou are right and they extended it because of the interest.

[@ThamesShips]

@@John-ob7dh St Katharine Docks marina have put a message on X confirming that it will be staying another week until 14th October.

[@jmarin5539]

When the Galeon Andalusia passed the T. Bridge and sailed next to the HMS Belfast, it seemed like the galleon's decks were even taller than those of the battleship. I had difficulty grasping its full scale in real life._ could you give me a better comparison to understand its real-life size? Thanks for the video!

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. Galeon Andalusia is 55m in length.

[@theseshisneverover6472]

Has she ever sailed through before ( not the replica ) ? If so any hostoric dates ?

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. 👍Construction on Tower Bridge started on 21st June 1886 so that would have been well after the original galleon would have been sailing.

[@suzannehaigh4281]

I don't know but I was a little disappointed, not with the ship(boat?) but I think there should have been music/band appropriate to the time when it passed under.

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching the video. 👍

[@ricardopizarroespana9028]

GIBRALTAR=🇪🇸✌🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@dammi2799]

Es momento de celebración, no generes polémicas, divisiones o enfrentamientos.

[@celtasnake]

Díselo a los gibraltareños, que no quieren ser españoles ni en pintura.

[@martinromero2895]

@@celtasnake y que mas da, a la fuerza como hicieron ellos expulsando a la poblacion local en su dia

[@manuelbarreramacho3982]

​@@dammi2799... exacto..🎉

[@garykitching3091]

Thanks for posting from almeria esp😂❤

[@ThamesShips]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. 👍