Ship profile for the sailing ship: "Rupel"
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Technical data of the sailing ship:
Name: | Rupel |
Registered port: | Boom |
Nation: | BEL |
Type of rigging: | SCHONER |
Type of ship: | Gaffelschoner |
Year built: | 1992-1996 |
Yard: | Boom |
Length (hull): | 17.00 m |
Breadth: | 4.80 m |
Draught: | 1.80 m |
Sail area: | 202 m2 |
Ship's hull: | Holz / Wood |
Power: | 135 PS |
Engine: | Volvo Penta |
Portrait of the sailing ship:
Last update: 30 Oct 2004
- small wooden gaff schooner, built at Boom (Belgium) by unemployed and underprivileged youngsters, project was sponsored by the Flemish Government.
- keel laid in March 1992, launched on June 29th 1996.
- used for passenger cruising and also participates in Tall Ship races.
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Contact:
Website (nederlands, 30 Oct 2004):http://www.rupel.be/
Rupel: website of the ship and operating group with information about their activities