VIDEO: El Galeon Andalucia sets sail from Coleraine for onward voyage to Oban
Coleraine said ‘adios’ to El Galeon Andalucia on Thursday, July 23.
The replica 17h century Spanish galleon had been docked in Coleraine harbour since July 15.
The ship was only due to have spent five days on the River Bann but, due to weather conditions, the captain requested permission from the Coleraine Harbour Commissioners to stay a while longer.
In grey and cloudy weather, the ship left Coleraine on Thursday with many people lining the river to see the galleon sail away. Many onlookers were also delighted to see the railway bridge across the Bann opening for the special visitor’s departure to Oban in Scotland.