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Saturday 25 May 2013

Dutch 3-mast clipper Stad Amsterdam 1997-

Schelde off Flushing, Netherlands 25 May 2013

Designed by Gerard Dijkstra based on the mid-19th century Dutch frigate Amsterdam. Steel-made hull. Laid down in 1997 at the Damen Oranjewerf, Amsterdam, Netherlands and launched 3 years later. Water displacement 1.038 cubic metres, gross tonnage 723 tons and as dimensions 60,5 (deck)-76 (over all) x 10,5 x 4,8 and a air draught of 46,3 metres. Her crew numbers 32 men. Speed 11 (engine)-16,5 (under sail) knots. She is used for training or as chartered passenger ship. She is now just refitted at Damen Repair Flushing, Netherlands.