Mexico's Navy tall ship called KATOMIC is in San Diego
waters tonight and will remain here through the weekend before
it set sail toward Honolulu.
The ship is here only for a couple more days,
offering the community a chance to see it in person
and get this.
The public tours are free of charge.
CBS Eights Esmeralda Perez has reaction from people on this
unique tour.
Take a look at this vessel behind me.
It's a Mexican Navy ship called Caltemo that made its
way to San Diego,
giving people a close up look.
Escuela Valero Cote Book made a stop along the Port
of San Diego as part of its 2024 Tri Continental
Training cruise.
Once I signed the news that this beautiful ball was
going to be here,
I said I have to come and see it.
For more than four decades,
the ship has navigated through oceans and seas training officers.
Tells me it's not the first time she's seen the
ship in person.
The first time I saw it in Tahiti,
second time in San Pedro in Los Angeles,
third time here in San Diego.
To take home a little piece of Mexico to remember.
Margarita says this ship is beautiful and feels proud to
be Mexican.
Vasquez says it means a lot to see this Mexican
Navy ship here because it's leaving a mark in other
places.
This is very elegant. It's gorgeous.
It's like a historical piece.
The vessel will sail Tuesday from San Diego to Honolulu
HI to continue its journey.
You can also check it out through Monday from 10:00
AM to 8:00 PM for CBS 8 Miss rolled up.
It is back to you.