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First class world racer.
The bark Europa has sailed every ocean. This three-master is equipped with a total of 30 sails and has participated in many Tall Ships` Races since 1994. With great success: In 2000 the Europa became first in one of the legs and second in the overall Transatlantic match series. This summer the Europa stays in Cape Town and after having sailed non-stop for 15 years the time has come for a refit. And coming winter this vessel can be found at Antarctica as of old. In short, a true world traveller.
Accommodation
The classical mahogany deckhouse, teak deck and floors and the authentic details take you back to the 20th century. The comfortable cabins, eleven in total, are well equipped with a private lavatory and shower. De berths are divided into two two-person cabins, five four-person cabins and four six-person cabins. Furthermore you will find a sick-bay, a deck lounge with bar, a dining saloon and a relaxing reading corner. Board this ship and experience the adventurous nautical atmosphere.
Specifications
Shipping type: Bark
Homeport: Scheveningen, NL
Date built: 1911
Restored: 1994
Crew: 14
Capacity: 48 pers.
Daytrips: 100 pers.
Length: 56 m
Beam: 48.6 m
Draught: 3.9 m
Sail: 1250 m2
Displacement: 303 t
Height of mast: 33 m
Engine capacity: 2 x Catapillar D343
History
The Europa was built in 1911 in Hamburg and first named `Senator Brockes`. For years it served as a lightship on the Elbe. Harry Smidt bought the ship in 1986 and moved it to Holland to have it rebuilt into a bark (a square - rigged three-mast); the Europa. Since 1994 the completely renovated Europa sails the oceans as trainee ship.
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