Advertising for the operation of clipper ships, fastest vessels operating in maritime trade, took the form of unique clipper ship cards.
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The Clipper Bow
The history behind the unique design of the clipper bow.
Stormy weather for the health of our world.
Will we move back as fast as we can to “business as usual”? Or, is there more in it for us? Will we humans, as a thinking species, realise that we are able to live a simpler life? by capt. Jorne Langelaan
A Brief Look into Square-Rigged Sailing Ship Innovations
The square-rigged sailing ship has evolved slowly over thousands of years. Every major innovation came after a long period of trial and error which would illuminate certain necessities and point to areas of the ships due for improvement.
How Shipping is in for a big transition
Tiny cracks are showing everywhere in the rather conservative world of shipping. Times are changing. Our recent analysis of how things might develop.
The return of sail
This story starts thousands of years ago, when the first people settled along rivers witg their rafts to make use of the wind for propulsion.
Innovating the clipper ship design.
EcoClipper, Really it is the culmination of thousands of years of zero-emission shipping experience brought to perfection. But….
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OPEN SHIP “de TUKKER”
The open ship event will take place the 29th of October 2022 at Talsma Shipyard in Franeker, Netherlands.
Last minute: Sail along Kingston upon Hull to Amsterdam!
Departure 19th of July2023: A last-minute option that will not only satisfy your wanderlust but also provide you with a unique and memorable experience.
Video: Sailing cargo vessel at anchor, Dunbar UK.
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.
Carmen’s Adventure at Sea.
Join Carmen on her unforgettable sailing adventure aboard De Tukker. Discover the beauty of the sea and the joy of exploring new horizons.