Ship profile for the sailing ship: "Wyvern af Aalesund"
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Technical data of the sailing ship:
Name: | Wyvern af Aalesund |
Ex-names: | Wyvern von Bremen |
Registered port: | Aalesund |
Nation: | NOR |
Type of rigging: | KETSCH |
Year built: | 1992 |
Yard: | Bremer Vulkan Werft, Bremen-Vegesack |
Overall length: | 24.60 m |
Breadth: | 5.45 m |
Draught: | 3.00 m |
Sail area: | 270 m2 |
Ship's hull: | Stahl / Steel |
Power: | 227 PS |
Engine: | Daimler Benz Diesel |
Portrait of the sailing ship:
Last update: 31 Jan 2014
- she is a replica of the original "Wyvern", a wooden boat built by Colin Archer, which is still in existance and sails for the shipping museum of Stavanger.
- whereas the original "Wyvern" is a wooden boat, the replica "Wyvern von Bremen" was made of steel by 270 apprentices guided by skilled workers in an international educational project at the Vulkan shipyard in Bremen.
- 1992 maiden voyage to Norway.
- since 1997 operated by the foundation "Stiftung für Ausbildungsschiffe" to educate young people.
- since 2005 she is operated by the Clipper - Deutsches Jugendwerk zur See organization and used for trips for members.
- in December 2008 sold to Norway, registered in Aalesund and used for touristic activities (Ski & Sail), renamed the "Wyvern af Aalesund".
- participation in The Tall Ships Races 2013 in the Baltic Sea.
Contact:
Website (English/norsk, 11 Jul 2013):http://www.skiandsailnorway.no/en/about/
Wyvern af Aalesund: basic information about the boat and some photos
Literature for further reading:
We recommend the following references for your further research of the ship. The references marked with have been included in the generation of the ship profile on this page.
Otmar Schäuffelen
"Die letzten grossen Segelschiffe"
Delius Klasing Verlag 1997 ISBN: 3-7688-0483-6
(9. aktualisierte Auflage)
Page: 110 Source with picture Source with history Source with technical data
Otmar Schäuffelen
"Die letzten grossen Segelschiffe"
Delius Klasing Verlag 2002 ISBN: 3-7688-0483-6
(10. aktualisierte und erweiterte Auflage)
Page: 125 Source with picture Source with history Source with technical data
Peter Rath
"Hanse Sail Rostock - Wo man sich begegnet"
Hanse Sail Verein Rostock e.V. 2005
(http://www.hansesail.com/)
Page: 194 Source with picture Source with history Source with technical data