The Cuauhtemoc
The Cuauhtemoc is a large three-masted barque, based in Acapulco. Named after the last Aztec emperor, it was built in 1982 in Bilbao. It is owned by the Mexican Navy, which uses it as a training ship.
Discover the Cuauhtemoc
A true symbol in Mexico, it is 90 metres long and 12 metres wide. It serves as a training ship for the Mexican Navy. It has a crew of around 250 sailors and can accommodate up to 90 students (cadets).
- Country of origin: Spain
- Home port: Acapulco
- Overall length: 90.5 metres
- Date of construction: 1982
- Construction material: Steel
- Shipyard: Astilleros y Talleres Celaya S.A., Bilbao, Spain
- Number of sails: 28 sails
Did you know? The history of the Cuauhtemoc
Its name comes from the last Aztec emperor, Cuauhtemoc (1497-1525), considered to be the son of the Sun God. In the Nahuatl language (the most widely spoken indigenous language in Mexico), it means ‘the eagle that descends upon its prey’. Illustrating the spirit of combativeness and independence, it is a tribute to the battles fought by the emperor in the 16th century against Spanish domination. In fact, it is his image that is used as the figurehead. This is the fourth time it has come to Bordeaux, after two editions of Bordeaux River Festival (2007, 2013) and one edition of Bordeaux Wine Festival (2008).
