Europa
Patricia Lock
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SPECIFICATIONS
Flag: The Netherlands
Homeport: Amsterdam
Sparred Length: 185'
Draft: 12'
Rig Height: 109'
Sail area: 11,000 square feet
Tons: 303 GRT
Hull: Steel
Europa was launched in Hamburg in 1911. Her construction had been ordered by the city of Hamburg for use as a lightship. In the 1970's, she was bought by a German from Rensburg and spent years lying at rest, waiting to find out if the a new owner had the financial means to pay for her costly face-lift. The new owner materialized as Harry Smit. The gutting and reconstruction of the barque Europa has become famous among tall ship lovers as a ship which really sails. A truly global traveler, Europa sails with 10 - 12 professional seafarers, and 50 "guest" crew to places like Antarctica. This is her second trip into the Great Lakes.
Website: www.barkeuropa.com
Source: Rederij Bark EUROPA
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