The Navy Opens Its Ships to the Public in Ferrol for National Day

The Navy will open its facilities and several of its ships in Ferrol from October 8 to 11 for National Day. The program includes ship visits, sea baptisms, exhibitions, concerts, and other activities open to the public.

One of the main attractions will be visits to the frigate “Méndez Núñez” and the patrol boats “Serviola” and “Centinela”, which can be explored inside over several days.

The program will begin on October 8 with sea baptisms on the Naval Train, from 09:30 to 13:30, aimed at educational centers and civilian personnel. In the afternoon, the Canine Unit will perform an exhibition in the Plaza de la Constitución, and the Music Unit of the Northern Tercio will offer a concert at the Jofre Theater at 20:00.

On October 9, the sea baptisms will continue. There will also be activities at the “Antonio de Escaño” School and scheduled visits to the Northern Marine Infantry Tercio. That day, the frigate “Méndez Núñez” will be open for visits for the first time at the Ferrol Arsenal, from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00.

On October 10, the Arsenal will hold another open day. The ships “Méndez Núñez,” “Serviola,” and “Centinela” will be open for visits from 10:30 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. The sea baptisms that day will be reserved for Navy personnel and their families.

Activities will continue on October 11, with visits to the patrol boats “Serviola” and “Centinela,” as well as an exhibition of vehicles and equipment from the Northern Tercio. The “Antonio de Escaño” School will also open its doors from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 16:00 to 18:30.

The final day will include an exhibition of equipment from the Ferrol Diving Unit and a charity fishing event for the benefit of the Economic Kitchen, from 10:00 to 13:00 at the Naval Station of La Graña. The Naval Museum of Ferrol will also be open for visits from 10:30 to 13:30 and from 16:30 to 20:00.

With these activities, the Navy aims to bring its ships, facilities, and resources closer to the public and showcase the work of its professionals.

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