The Niña, with its Spanish name meaning "girl," was one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus on his legendary voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492.
Originally named Santa Clara, the nickname Niña might have been a humorous reference to the owner's name, Juan Niño.
About 20 meters long, this caravel was initially equipped with triangular sails, but during a stop in the Canary Islands, the lateen sails were replaced with square sails, transforming the Niña into an even more capable ship for the challenges of the open ocean.