The iconic Mexican Navy tall ship, Cuauhtémoc is set to grace Australian shores as part of its 42nd international training cruise in 2024.

This majestic three-masted vessel will visit Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney during its 222-day journey through Asia and Australia, covering over 25,000 nautical miles.

Led by Captain Victor Hugo Molina Pérez, the Cuauhtémoc is renowned for training generations of Mexican naval personnel since its commissioning over 36 years ago.

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Featured In Story: Ernesto Céspedes Oropeza – Ambassador of Mexico , Omega Melis – Mexican resident in Melbourne, and Victor Hugo Molina Morales – Cuauhtémoc Captain

First aired on The Wire, Friday 4 October 2024