Just a day in Duluth

[billhammond]

[dradtke]

Dem're big boats.

[epaul]

Just another rainy day in Duloot!

[Dub]

That sucker is more than 16 times as long as Columbus’ largest ship in 1492.

From ChatGPT…

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed to the New World with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. Here are their estimated dimensions:

1. Santa María (La Gallega):
• Length: Approximately 62 feet (19 meters)
• Beam (width): About 18 feet (5.5 meters)
• Draught (depth): Approximately 10 feet (3 meters)
• Tonnage: About 100 tons
2. Pinta:
• Length: Approximately 56 feet (17 meters)
• Beam: About 17 feet (5 meters)
• Draught: Around 7-8 feet (2-2.5 meters)
• Tonnage: About 70 tons
3. Niña:
• Length: Approximately 50 feet (15 meters)
• Beam: About 16 feet (5 meters)
• Draught: Around 7 feet (2 meters)
• Tonnage: About 50-60 tons

These dimensions are based on historical records and reconstructions, as the exact measurements are not definitively known. The Santa María was the largest of the three, while the Niña and Pinta were smaller caravels.