About the Ship

The sailing vessel hosts guided tours and shares information about its host country, Colombia, during its stays around the globe. Since she was built, GLORIA has visited 180 ports in 70 different countries serving as Goodwill Ambassador of Colombia to the world during its 52 years of history. During guided tours, GLORIA will share information about the vessel and its mission, as well as education about Colombia.

Downtown Norfolk, Virginia is honored to welcome back ARC GLORIA to its port Monday, September 17, 2018-Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Facts & History: ARC GLORIA

History: The training tall ship, ARC GLORIA, was built in 1966 for the Colombian Navy in the Celaya shipyards in Bilbao, Spain. She is one of four windjammers built by Bilbao shipyards (the other ships include: the Cuautemoc for Mexico, the Guaya for Ecuador, and the Simon Bolivar for Venezuela). The Colombian flagships’ namesake pays tribute to the National Anthem of Colombia: “Oh Gloria Inmarcesible.”

· Homeport: Categena, Colombia

· Overall Length: 249’ 4”

· Rig: Barque

· Rig Height: 126’ 4”

· GLORIA carries up to 150 midshipmen and officers

Be sure to follow the HNoMS Statsraad Lehmkuhl on their facebook page as they sail into Norfolk at “Seilskipet Statsraad Lehmkuhl”. In order to translate the facebook page to English, right click anywhere on the Facebook page and select “Translate to English”.

About the Ship

Facts & History: ARC GLORIA

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