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<h4>Photo by Bob Sofaly</h4>
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<p>After a week of unexpected delays, mostly because of bad weather, hundreds of people gathered at the seawall of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort to watch the 200-ton Nao Santa Maria arrive.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The ship, a replica of one of Christopher Columbus’ famous vessels, is part of the 525th anniversary celebration of the famous voyage in 1492 when Columbus claimed North America for Spain.</p>
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<p>The ship is open to the public. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the ship’s four decks.</p>
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<p>Tickets are $10 for ages 11 and older, $5 for ages 5 to 10 and $25 for a family of two adults and up to three children. Admission can be paid on site or tickets can be purchased at <a href="http://www.naosantamaria.org/">www.naosantamaria.org</a>.</p>
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<p>Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. through Sunday, April 14.<br></p>
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