Launched on 22 October 1843, this sailing ship was given the name D. Fernando II e Glória in honour of King Fernando II, husband of Queen Maria II and of the protection of Our Lady of Glory, a saint of special devotion in Goa, where it was built.
It went on numerous missions until 1940, when it ceased to be used by the Navy and became the headquarters of 'Obra Social da fragata D. Fernando', an institution that provided education and seamanship training to underprivileged youths. On 3 April 1963, a fire in the training ship destroyed one of the largest sailing ships ever built, whose long-lasting presence in the Tagus estuary symbolised the memory of our history as a great country of sailors.
The D. Fernando II e Glória frigate was restored between September 1992 and April 1997 on the initiative of the Portuguese Navy with the support of the Government and the President of the Republic, as well as many official and private entities. It was set floating again and taken from Arsenal do Alfeite in 1997.
The 'D. Fernando II e Glória' frigate is now in Cacilhas, Largo Alfredo Diniz, near the river terminal.
Área: about 400 m2
Features: Wooden walls and flooring, covered area on the 3rd floor with tables and benches running along the 2 sides of the ship; wide and unobstructed central area allowing additional tables to be set up.
Access to light points: Limited access to light points. The existing lighting can be enhanced
Access to water points: none, except in the toilets
Access to toilets: 2 toilets (one for men and one for women)
Capacity: 60 seats