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The 1830 Shipyard Where Garibaldi Repaired His Boat in S. Lourenço | Cut from #SAL
August 11, 2026 · 6 min · 4K views · São Lourenço do Sul
What this video covers
The Yacht Club de São Lourenço do Sul in Brazil hosts a historic shipyard dating back to 1830, where local lore claims Giuseppe Garibaldi once repaired his vessel.2:17 This site remains a center for the construction and maintenance of traditional lorencianos, wooden cargo boats historically used to transport goods like rice and potatoes to Rio Grande before the advent of modern roads.1:01 These vessels, reaching up to 25 meters in length, originally relied on sail power and were often towed by crews from the shore.1:10 Today, the shipyard is operated by a craftsman named Divino and his sons, who preserve these artisanal techniques.2:45 The facility recently accommodated the Mago del Sur, a 60-foot steel charter vessel designed by Horacio Escurra in 2001 for Antarctic expeditions.3:05 The boat features a retractable keel, 5 tons of lead ballast, and a 5-meter beam.3:58 Its owners utilize the freshwater location for major maintenance, including welding and hull work, before returning to high-latitude operations in the Falkland Islands and Antarctica.3:13
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