Nina 1/50 static boat

The Niña was one of the three famous caravels used by Christopher Columbus on his historic first voyage to the New World in 1492. This journey marked the beginning of European exploration of the Americas and had a significant impact on world history.

The Niña was the smallest of the three ships in the expedition, alongside the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Its full name was "Santa Clara," but it was commonly referred to as "Niña," meaning "girl" in Spanish. The Niña was commanded by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón, an experienced navigator and captain.

The caravel Niña was particularly well-suited for sailing in shallow waters and along coastal areas, making it a wise choice for exploring the new lands discovered by Columbus. It was also highly maneuverable and could navigate in various conditions.

During Christopher Columbus' first voyage, the Niña, along with the Pinta and the Santa Maria, departed from the port of Palos in Spain on August 3, 1492. The goal of the expedition was to find a new maritime route to Asia by sailing westward. On October 12, 1492, the crew of the Niña spotted the first indication of new lands, likely an island in the Bahamas, marking the beginning of the discovery of America.

The Niña continued to play an essential role throughout the expedition, exploring different parts of the Caribbean and the American coasts. After sailing along the new shores, the Niña returned to Spain with news of this extraordinary discovery.

After Columbus' first voyage, the Niña was involved in several other exploration journeys, contributing to the knowledge and mapping of these new regions. However, its most iconic role remains its participation in Columbus' first expedition to the New World.

The Niña became a symbol of the Age of Discovery and of the connection between continents, marking the start of interaction between Europe and the Americas. Its story is engraved in the annals of world history as one of the ships that paved the way for new perspectives and knowledge.

MANTUA MODELS' Model kit :

The model is at a 1:50 scale, meaning that each centimeter of the model represents 50 centimeters of the actual ship.

One unique aspect of the MANTUA MODELS model is that the other two ships accompanying Christopher Columbus on his voyage are also available under the same brand and at the same 1/50 scale.

The kit includes all laser-cut wooden parts, wooden and metal fittings, along with a highly detailed plan.

Sails not included, available as an option: S06834217.