Near the west coast of Mexico and due to a technical failure, the «Marial behavior«, a renowned barco that recreated the historic caravel Santa Maria.
This news was announced by the company that owns the navewhich gave details of the accident.
The company also recalled the story of the Marigalante, whose sinking occurred just two days before another anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus America.
The rapid sinking of the Marigalante
According to the company statement Barco Pirate Marigalante, the person in charge of the Marial behaviorthis was returning to Puerto Vallartastate of Jalisco, Mexicoto have some repairs done.
However, Friday, October 10 in the afternoon and while sailing through the southern part of Banderas Bay, it had a failure in its bilge system, which is the set of devices, mainly pumps, that eliminate the water accumulated in the bilge, the lowest part of the hull.
The Marigalante suffered a technical failure. Photo: IG video capture (yussaracanalesg)Before long, this failure worsened, the ship filled with water and therefore began to submerge, while emergency services rushed to evacuate the crew members. In just over a minute, it disappeared from the surface.
In a video posted by local representative Yussara Canales, you can see how the ship tilts to its right side, then begins to sink from its rear and, finally, hides under the water.
«Today the Marigalante, a little piece of the soul of Vallarta, left us. We grew up watching it sail through the sea, bringing joy and pride to our port. Its image will forever remain in our memory and in the hearts of those of us who love this bay,» the legislator wrote alongside the publication.
The company reported that the security protocols were quickly activated and, consequently, all the passengers were evacuated safely and They are safe.
However, the civil protection bodies and firefighters of Puerto Vallarta announced that, due to the strong tide, it was impossible to rescue the boat, which «unfortunately ended up sinking.»
Barco Pirata Marigalante also announced that people who had purchased tickets for upcoming trips on the Marigalante will receive a full refund of their purchase.
He Marial behavior It was built between 1980 and 1987 and officially launched in 1992, on the occasion of the fifth centenary of Columbus’ arrival in America.
The Marigalante was a renowned tourist attraction. Photo: IG video capture (yussaracanalesg)Designed by the Civil Association Mar, Hombre y Paz, it was a galleon that weighed approximately 700 tons and it was made of 30 types of tropical woodsamong them guayacán, mahogany and cedar.
Thought as a imitation of the Holy Mary, The caravel with which the Genoese navigator reached American lands began its journey in Veracruz, from where it crossed the Atlantic and visited several ports around the world, in an adventure in which it accumulated more than 52,000 miles. Finally, it found its home in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta, where it became tourist boat.
There, with the passage of time, it became a symbol of identity, history and pride, as it offered unforgettable experiences for visitors.
Marigalante Pirate Ship offered two types of excursions aboard this galleon. One of them, called «Pirate Land» and carried out during the day, was a tour that included snorkeling, kayaking, beach games, treasure hunts, delicious food and entertainment for children and adults.
The other, called «Pirates of the Bay» and held at night, consisted of a gourmet dinner, open bar, fights between pirates, music, humor and fireworks over the sea.
After the accident, the company detailed that the Marigalante will be replaced by an equal ship. Her statement, meanwhile, closed with heartfelt words towards the sunken galleon: «Today, the Marigalante rests in the waters that were always her home, where she will remain alive in the memory and hearts of all those who saw her sail.»
