Ship profile for the sailing ship: "Baltic Star"
Photos of the sailing ship:
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Source, location, date:
Volker Gries,
Hanse Sail Rostock 2017,
08/2017
Technical data of the sailing ship:
| Name: | Baltic Star |
| Registered port: | Kolobrzeg |
| Nation: | POL |
| Type of rigging: | KUTTER |
| Year built: | 1947 |
| Yard: | Darlowo (Rügenwalde), PL |
| Overall length: | 19.50 m |
| Breadth: | 5.20 m |
| Draught: | 2.60 m |
| Sail area: | 105 m2 |
| Ship's hull: | Holz / Wood |
| Power: | 165 PS |
| Engine: | Diesel |
Portrait of the sailing ship:
Last update: 30 Jun 2000
- former fishing cutter, built in 1947 in Darlowo/POL based on the German model and made of solid oak.
- used in the Polish fishery and later also in border protection, between about 1960 and 1980 again for fishing based in Leba, Wladyslawowo, Górki Wschodnie and Jastarnia.
- in private hands after decommissioning, conversions for use in leisure time, renaming to "Baltic Star", several changes of ownership until 1997.
- based in Gdansk/POL from 2014, participation in the Baltic Sail there, used for trips with sailing guests and for maritime training, visits sailing and habour festivals, including the Hansesail in Rostock/GER.
Contact:
Website (po polsky, 29 Dec 2022):https://polsail.org/new
Baltic Star: information about the ship and her activities, photos, contact