Tall ships
Schooner Oosterschelde
  Netherlands
The three-masted topsail schooner 'Oosterschelde' is the last remaining representative of the large fleet of schooners.As the largest restored Dutch sailing ship the 'Oosterschelde' is a monument for Dutch shipbuilding and maritime navigation under sail.
The 'Oosterschelde' was built in the Netherlands in 1918 at the order of the Rotterdam shipping company H.A.A.S. As a freighter Oosterschelde carried some hundred tons of cargo including bricks, herring and bananas. In 1921, the ship was sold, changing hands three times and converted to a motor-sailer before being bought in 1988 and restored to her former glory.

The Rotterdam Sailing Ship Foundation was instituted to support restoration through fund raising and began work in 1990. The ship was officially launched in 1992 by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet.
In 2000, Oosterschelde raced from Boston to Amsterdam in the Tall Ships 2000 race.

Type: Three-masted topsail schooner
Restoration: 1988 - 1992
Port of registration:
Veerhaven, Rotterdam
Length overall: 50 m
Length stem to stern: 40.12 m
Width: 7.50 m
Draught: 3.00 m
Mast height from keel: 36 m
Sail area: 891 square m
Engine: Deutz 6 cylinders, 360 hp
Capacity voyages: 24 passengers
Capacity daytrips: 120 passengers (at sea 36)
Call sign: PGNP
IMO number: 5347221
MMSI number: 246011000
Iridium: +881631827439

The ship is very comfortably equipped and fitted with all modern conveniences. All cabins have a wash basin with warm and cold running water. Showers are shared.
Sail along with us!

BV Reederij 'Oosterschelde'
Phone: +31 (0)10-4364258
Fax: +31 (0)10-4362100
E-mail: info@oosterschelde.nl


 
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