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.

A warm welcome at Richards Bay, South Africa       

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Phoenicia is alongside at Richards Bay
Phoenicia sailed into Richards Bay at the end of January receiving a fantastic welcome from the Zululand Yacht Club, media and local supporters. The crew are busy hosting VIP and school visits to the ship and getting Phoenicia ready for the next leg towards Cape Town. The ETD from Richards Bay is 7th Feb. Watch this space!

Phoenicia makes headlines in Richards Bay
As Phoenicia completes the last stretch of the leg to Richards Bay local media and public interest is growing in South Africa. The Zululand Observer have featured an article titled "History Sails Our Shores" - Click here to read the article.

New crew members join international team
 
With some fresh new faces onboard Phoenicia is preparing to navigate one of the most dangerous stretches of the expedition; the Cape of Good Hope. Catch up with the latest updates from the ship on the ships blog. Click here.

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Phoenicia's latest position

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