Welcome to the Phoenician Ship Expedition website. This Expedition is attempting to recreate the first circumnavigation of Africa, accomplished by Phoenician mariners in 600BC, in a replica Phoenician/Mediterranean vessel.

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Phoenicia anchors at Aden, Republic of Yemen
Phoenicia recently set off from Hodeidah sailing a passage of 270 nautical miles along the Yemeni coast line to move the ship to Aden. In the early hours of Friday 15th May the ship arrived safely at Aden to anchor in the inner harbour. Click here to see the ships route on the satellite tracker and read the ships blog.

Phoenicia Education Programme now online
We are pleased to announce that we have officially launched the Phoenicia Education Programme, a sub-section of the website designed especially for schools. This will enable young people across the globe to engage in a fascinating learning programme available to download for free. Click here

Crew applications open for Phase 2
We are now recruiting crew for Phase 2 of the expedition which will sail from Aden, Yemen in August 2009. Phase 2 crew application forms are now online. Click here to download an application pack.

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