Os botes baleeiros da ACBBA
Senhora de Fátima
Built in 1945 in the parish of Capelas, municipality of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, the Senhora de Fátima boat represents the golden age of whaling in the Azores. For decades, this vessel sailed the waters of the channel between São Miguel and Santa Maria, participating in numerous whaling campaigns.
In 2010, the vessel was completely rebuilt respecting the traditional techniques of Azorean naval carpentry.
Santo André
The Santo André boat is a historic vessel officially classified as a Regional Whaling Heritage site by the Government of the Azores, recognizing its invaluable cultural and historical worth.
Built in [year – to be researched], the Santo André sailed the waters of the Azores for several decades, bearing witness to an era when whaling was one of the archipelago's main economic activities.
Once restored, the Santo André will enhance our sporting and cultural offerings, allowing for training sessions, regattas, and educational activities that bring new generations closer to this ancestral tradition.
Veloz
The Veloz is a unique boat that is part of the prestigious list of Regional Whaling Heritage, being one of the most important historical vessels in the Azores archipelago.
This vessel represents decades of Azorean maritime history and tradition, standing as a living testament to the shipbuilding techniques and navigation practices that characterized whaling in the Azores.
