Name Jacob Meindert Laid down 1953–1989 Identification MMSI 244006000 Launched 1989 Weight 90 tons Draft 2.5 m | Port of registry Dutch Homeport Makkum Type topsail Schooner Length 38 m Displacement 90,000 kg Beam 7.3 m | |
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Jacob meindert
The Jacob Meindert was originally an ice breaking tug named Oldeoog
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She was purchased at auction by Willem Sligting who, when he first saw her, realised she could make a fast sailing vessel.
She was relaunched in 1989 as a two masted topsail schooner.
29-09-2012 She lost both masts in strong breeze, 6 at the Beaufort scale, north of Terschelling. No casualties. Towed to and safe in the harbour of Harlingen.
Tall masted ship jacob meindert in guernsey 29 7 08
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