Stavros Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 The Sail Training Ship Georg Stage arrives in Douglas tomorrow, Wednesday 13 July, departing Friday 15 July. The ship will be open to the public, subject to weather conditions, on the Victoria Pier each evening from 1800hrs – 2000hrs. A 3-masted full-rigged ship with a 200 HP auxiliary Diesel engine, 298 tons gross, 185 tons net, waterline length 123.8 feet, beam 27,8 feet, draught 13 feet, height of main top 98 feet above waterline, 20 sails of 9250 sq.ft (850 sq m) in total. Built in 1934 in Fredrikshavn, the Georg Stage replaced the previous vessel of that name as a sail training ship for the Danish merchant marine. She is a full-rigged ship carrying royals over single topgallant sails and double topsails, and is equipped with an auxiliary engine. She carries 63 cadets, usually about 40-42 boys and 20-21 girls. The adult crew consists of the Captain and six officers, including an engineer and catering officer. In addition there are three quartermasters and accommodation for a doctor. The captain (Karl Zilmer), the chief officer and between two and three officers form the permanent staff. The other adults are signed on for the season only. "One road leads to London.One road runs to Wales. My road leads me seawards To the white dipping sails. John Masefield (1878-1967) Stav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 A genuinely beautiful ship, and if anyone would like to read a little about life aboard try this link from 2000 - http://www.tallship.co.uk/magazine/issue011.phtml?orderID=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 usually about 40-42 boys and 20-21 girlsStav. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is that one for each hole? Sorry- had to say it - cos you see a thing, you think of a joke, had to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I think it's been bleached in the recent sun! Nice looking ship though. Noticed that the Love Boat was in the other day too. Exciting & new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I know - i looked out my window last night and thought I lived in Cannes or something! Have to say, Douglas bay is so pretty at night with all the lights and everything, and to have those boats in the bay makes me very sad to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 One of the advantages of working through most of the night is that Douglas Promenade and Bay - without daylight to point out it's faults and unfortunate features - can appear exceptionally beautiful. It's less true at the weekends, of course, when the Promenade is littered with chip cartons and discarded bottles and glasses. On recent nights, however, long after the spectacular sunsets have faded and the traffic has more or less ceased, the wonderful stillness creates a picture of genuine beauty and splendour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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