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Gil Eannes Ship
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The Navio Hospital Gil Eannes, also known as the Gil Eannes Hospital Ship, stands prominently along the waterfront in Viana do Castelo.
Originally built in the town in 1955, the ship played a crucial role in the cod fleet off the coasts of Newfoundland and Greenland. It served not only as a floating infirmary but also as a flagship, supply and support ship, mail carrier, tugboat, and even icebreaker. The Gil Eannes supplied smaller cod fishing boats with nets, bait, food, and fuel.
After being used briefly as a cargo vessel, the ship was decommissioned in the 1980s and left to decay in Lisbon until it was brought back to its hometown and meticulously restored in 1998. The Gil Eannes Foundation now manages and maintains the ship.
Visitors can explore the vessel, which is divided into two parts. The smaller, free Centro do Mar, located in the stern, has exhibits (in Portuguese and English) that provide insights into Viana do Castelo’s history as a fishing port and shipbuilding center. It also houses displays on the history of the Gil Eannes, including fishing nets, ropes, navigational instruments, and temporary exhibitions of paintings and photography related to the local area. The rest of the ship is accessible for a small entra
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Find out what it was like on board a ship in the North Atlantic with this ticket to the fascinating Gil Eannes Naval Museum. Inside the facilities are many amazing surprises and secrets waiting to be discovered.
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Find out what it was like on board a ship in the North Atlantic with this ticket to the fascinating Gil Eannes Naval Museum. Inside the facilities are many amazing surprises and secrets waiting to be discovered.
Gil Eannes Naval Museum
With this ticket, you'll have access to the magnificent Gil Eannes ship, moored in Viana do Castelo, and which has been converted into a fascinating museum. You will be able to explore the different facilities of the ship discovering its kitchen, the operating theatre, the chapel, and the engine room.
From the time of its first voyage in 1955 until its last diplomatic trip to Brazil in 1973, the vessel was used for an array of functions. This flagship was dedicated to assisting cod fishermen on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and Greenland, was used as a hospital ship, a tug boat, and even an icebreaker.
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