2 replica Columbus ships in Texas to be demolished

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Replicas of two ships used by explorer Christopher Columbus have fallen into disrepair at a Texas museum and will be demolished.

The Corpus Christi City Council on Tuesday learned more about the dire condition of the Pinta and the Santa Maria following a marine survey. The wooden ships are in dry dock at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.

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