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Gil Eannes Foundation

Navio Gil Eannes - Doca Comercial, 4900-321 Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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Alexandre AlvesAlexandre Alves

Gil Eannes is a former Portuguese hospital ship, now permanently moored in the Port of Viana do Castelo, serving as museum ship and youth hostel.The official name of the ship is written according to the old spelling of the Portuguese language, but occasionally it appears written with the modern spelling Gil Eanes. Between 1955 and 1973, Gil Eannes was the flagship of the Portuguese White Fleet that operated in the codfish fishing in the seas of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and Greenland. As the flagship of the White Fleet and besides her main function as hospital ship, Gil Eannes served also as maritime authority, mail ship, tug, icebreaker and general support ship for the Portuguese fishing vessels.

Filipe SilvaFilipe Silva

Não queria comentar isso, mas acho que o respeito e cordialidade faz bem para o turismo em todo o mundo. Fui a esse museu no dia 21 de maio, com meus 3 filhos pequenos. Ao chegar perguntei se tinha um banheiro para as crianças usarem. Logo o funcionário conduziu-nos até o local. Usamos, e depois começamos a percorrer a visita. Ao final minha filha quis novamente ir ao banheiro. Fomos até lá, e enquanto usávamos escutei alguém “brigar” com meu filho lá fora. Logo fui ver o que se passava, e encontrei o funcionário exaltado com meu filho, por termos usado o banheiro. Já começou mal, pois se o pai está lá não tem razão para discutir com uma criança de 8 anos. Perguntei qual era o problema e esse funcionário disse que o banheiro era privado, e que eu deveria pedir pra usar. Eu disse que, uma vez que pedimos e fomos conduzidos ao local para usar, não poderia “adivinhar” que era privado, e muito menos que deveria pedir de novo algo que já fora “autorizado”. Como iria saber disso? Não havia sinalização, placas de proibição, indicativas.. nada!! Disse ao funcionário que era falta de bom senso, eu ter que voltar a recepção para pedir uma coisa que já havia pedido. O funcionário continuou exaltado, brigando comigo, na frente dos meus filhos pequenos. Disse a ele que essa forma de falar era desnecessária, e que se ele não parasse eu iria fazer uma Reclamacao por escrito. Meus filhos ficaram assustados, sem entender.. receberam uma bronca “sem motivo”!! Não gostei desse ocorrido, acho que faltou respeito, consideração e bom senso! Alguém deveria conversar com este senhor. Se tratarem os turistas assim não sobrará ninguém. Fora isso, o museu possui excelentes instalações, tudo bem descrito, com tradutores, vários idiomas. Daria 5 estrelas se não fosse o tratamento que recebi.

AntonioAntonio

The Gil Eannes Foundation is a captivating and informative museum that provides a unique and fascinating insight into the history and lives of Portuguese sailors in the past. Through its comprehensive exhibits and interactive displays, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich maritime heritage of Portugal, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of seafaring life. The museum also offers a rare opportunity to explore the restored naval hospital ship Gil Eannes, a remarkable piece of maritime history and an impressive engineering feat in its own right.

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4.6

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3.0

Has a great potential

I was without children and I do not speak Portugese. I go to museums to be educated, perfectly in a funny way. The only thing missing for visitors of my profile is to translate labels to English. There were less than 1% translated to English. Even the video was without subtitles (at least 3 minutes that I watched). You can do so much better if you start translating things! Cause I had a good feeling about the exhibition itself - the ship is well maintained, huge, quite interactive, with a reach history. You need to do just a little bit to become the top museum of Viviana for everybody! In the current state, it was rather a disappoitment for me due to very good reviews (apparently mostly by...

5.0

4.0

I put off going there for a long time because I don't feel comfortable in ridgid military places, until one day a couple of visiting guests of mine expressed an interest, so I followed. Well, I learned a lot, and now have a better appreciation for the quality of people whose career involves helping others in extenuating circumstances. The ship is beautifully restored and you can take a recorded tour at your own pace (lots of stairs) and enjoy the sense of being at sea without the danger. It's a unique and valuable experience and I recommend it to other land-lovers like me, as well as water...

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