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Watch: Tower Bridge lifts for replica Columbus flagship

London's Tower Bridge lifted its famous bascules this week to welcome a rare visitor - a full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus's 1492 flagship.

The Nao Santa María sailed up the River Thames and arrived at St Katharine Docks Marina on Wednesday.

Built in 2018 by the Nao Victoria Foundation, the ship is described as a "faithful, full-scale historical reproduction."

Its arrival marks the ship's first visit to London, which is one of the opening stops on a European tour that includes ports in the UK, , Spain and the Netherlands.

During its stay, visitors can step aboard and explore the ship, which the foundation calls "a floating museum of its own story and Spanish maritime heritage".

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