1. Welcome
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Welcome aboard the Cuauhtémoc Training Tall Ship, “Ambassador and Gentleman of the Seas”. Due to the limited space, we kindly ask you to take care while moving around the different decks during this visit.
Built in Bilbao, Spain, in 1982, the Cuauhtémoc is a three-masted sailing vessel designed for teaching and traditional navigation. This ship has sailed the world’s seas for over 41 years, training many generations of sailors and promoting values such as honour, duty, loyalty, and patriotism.
2. General Characteristics
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The Cuauhtémoc has 23 sails that cover 2,368 square meters. It is 90.5 meters in length, 12 meters in width, with a draft of 4.8 meters, and a displacement of 1,800 tons. Additionally, it is equipped with an auxiliary engine of 1,100 horsepower, providing a maximum speed of 11 knots.
4. Heading Towards the Bow
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Now, we will walk towards the bow, the front part of the ship. Along the way, we will see the kitchen, which has an excellent crew and a wide variety of ingredients to prepare Mexican dishes. We will also pass by the Damage Control Station, responsible for handling emergencies.
Let's continue our tour towards the foremast. Please be very careful as you climb the steps.
3. Ship's Emblem
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The Cuauhtémoc’s emblem consists of two circles: the outer circle represents the running rigging, and the inner circle, the silhouette of the ship sailing westward. It also features elements such as the trade wind, the sunset, and celestial stars—all symbols of Mexico's naval tradition.
5. Bow and Foremast
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The bow is known as the “castle deck.” The figurehead on the bow is a sculpture of Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor, for whom the ship is named.
Here is the foremast (or first mast), which is 46.9 meters long and has the most sails: 5 square sails and 5 fore-and-aft sails, as well as the horizontal spar called the “bowsprit.”
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