Monday, October 06, 2008

Cape Town welcomes the Chilean tall ship

By Mishkah Anthony
06 0ctober 2008

One of the world’s most beautiful historic sailing ships, the Esmeralda, arrives in Cape Town today, for a five-day goodwill visit.

This magnificent training ship of the Chilean Navy, nicknamed The White Lady, last visited Cape Town more than ten years ago.

Cape Town’s Executive Deputy Mayor, Grant Haskin, will officially welcomed the tall ship.

The Esmeralda is on a seven month trip around the world and is sailing in from a visit to India.

Capetonians will have the opportunity to board this interesting ship from 14h00 to 18h00 on 7, 8 and 9 October. Entry is free. she is berthed at Quay 6 at the V&A Waterfront until she sets sail for Buenos Aires on October 10 2008.

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