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Ship Replicas at Green Turtle Bay

The Nina in port at Green Turtle Bay
The Nina in port at Green Turtle Bay

By Rose Krzton-Presson and Angela Hatton

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Grand Rivers, KY – Replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships the Nina and Pinta are in port at Green Turtle Bay Resort in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. These hand-crafted ships have sailed from the Great Lakes to the Panama Canal and are now navigating the waters of Lake Barkley. Angela Hatton and Rose Krzton-Presson speak to the captain and crew about their experience aboard the historic ships.

The Nina and Pinta are open 9 AM to 6PM at Green Turtle Bay Resort through Monday. Admission is $5 for kids, $6 for seniors 60 and over, and $7 for adults.