Watch as Spanish warship Galleon Andalucia passes through Tower Bridge in London

A close up reveal of the 17th century Spanish warship replica gliding through Tower Bridge, as thousands gather to watch,

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00:00A full sized replica of the 17th century Spanish warship arrived in London yesterday and sailed

00:27down the River Thames.

00:28On September 23rd, Tower Bridge opened at approximately 5.30pm to let the 500 tonne

00:36Galleon Andalusia pass through after arriving from Gravesend.

00:41The vessel glided through Tower Bridge twice before arriving at St Catharines Dock.

00:46Galleon Andalusia launched in 2009 and has since covered over 70,000 nautical miles.

00:53This year, the vessel has crossed ports in France, Germany, the Netherlands and multiple

00:58UK cities.

00:59It is a full sized replica of the 17th century Spanish galleons that for over three centuries

01:05took the lead role in many of the longest trade and cultural routes in the history of

01:11maritime navigation.

01:13They were used in expeditions of discovery and inner oceanic trade between Spain, America

01:19and the Philippines.

01:22Now visitors can find out more about the life aboard its decks with the floating museums

01:27interactive presentations and exhibits along with videos, projections, historical documents

01:33and demonstrations by crew members in traditional costume.

01:37The ship will be docked at St Catharines Docks near Tower Bridge from the 23rd of September

01:43until the 6th of October.

01:45It can be visited between 10am and 8pm from September 24th, however dates and times

01:52may be altered due to weather conditions.

01:55For more on this, head to Londonworld.com