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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Replica Phoenician ship completes 20,000 mile voyage | Ferrell's Travel Blog

Replica Phoenician ship completes 20,000 mile voyage | Ferrell's Travel Blog

A replica of a 600 B.C. Phoenician ship has almost completed 20,000 miles and two years at sea.

The replica Phoenician ship, captained by British explorer Philip Beale, has completed the circumnavigation of Africa – a voyage made by Phoenicians in 600 BC. With up to 16 crew members on any one leg the replica vessel has welcomed sailors from all corners of the globe.

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