In fact it was the French registered two masted brig Phoenix. Built in 1929, the 112 ft long ship was built by Hjorne & Jakobsen at Frederikshavn, originally as an Evangelical Mission Schooner.
In 1991 she was converted to the likeness of the 15th-century caravel Santa Maria for Ridley Scott's film 1492: Conquest of Paradise.
Her other film credits include Hornblower, Frenchman’s Creek and Moll Flanders as well as appearing the BBC series Poldark, The Voyage of the Dawntreader and Taboo.
In 1976, Phoenix took part in the Tall Ships Races, which involved two transatlantic crossings in four separate legs,
Today Phoenix has an active charter sailing programme with people being able to book voyages throughout the year.
She had sailed to Hastings from Folkestone.
Pictures by Marie Richardson, Mark Daniels and Kevin Boorman.
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Phoenix ship close to the shore at Hastings Photo: Mark Daniels
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Phoenix ship close to the shore at Hastings Photo: supplied
3. Phoenix ship close to the shore at Hastings
Phoenix ship close to the shore at Hastings Photo: Kevin Boorman
4. Phoenix ship close to the shore at Hastings
Phoenix ship close to the shore at Hastings Photo: Kevin Boorman