Colombian tall ship in Scheveningen

You are invited to visit the Colombian Navy’s magnificent tall training ship ARC ‘Gloria’ in Scheveningen Harbour from 19 to 21 August.

Departing from Cartagena de Indias, ARC ‘Gloria’ is on its annual world cruise, aimed at training the onboard naval officers and cadets in the art of navigation, teambuilding and leadership.

The sailing ship has visited 180 ports in 70 different countries as goodwill ambassador of Colombia to the world during its 42 years. It has travelled around the world twice, in 1970 and 1997 and is now coming to the Netherlands.

Visiting the ship

The impressive ship will arrive at the Adriaan Maaskade on Friday, 19 August at 9.00 hrs. It is open to the public on:

• Friday from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs.
• Saturday from 9.30 to 21.00 hrs.
• Sunday from 9.30 to 21.00 hrs.

The ARC ‘Gloria’ will depart on Monday, 22 August at 9.00 hrs. Everyone is welcome to come and bid the ship farewell.