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The process of restoring a sailing ship to her old purpose : Sailing cargo . It’s a huge job, but fulfilling. A new galley is placed on deck and the interior is being made. The hull has received it’s last layer of paint and a beautiful new floor has been placed in the cargo hold. (the fulls story about this special floor will follow) Also the leeboards are back in place..
The open ship event will take place the 29th of October 2022 at Talsma Shipyard in Franeker, Netherlands.
De Tukker: A 1912 coastal trader turned sail training vessel. Now part of the EcoClipper fleet, she sails cargo and travellers across seas.
De Tukker: A 1912 coastal trader turned sail training vessel. Now part of the EcoClipper fleet, she sails cargo and travellers across seas.
Join Carmen on her unforgettable sailing adventure aboard De Tukker. Discover the beauty of the sea and the joy of exploring new horizons.
Today the sailing freighter “De Tukker” returned from her maiden voyage.This journey started a few weeks ago in Amsterdam and took her through various European ports to Portugal and back to the Netherlands. Along the way, a mixed load was transported in a sustainable manner. The ship is propelled by sails and can therefore sail emission-free, even over long distances.