EcoClipper Coöperatie U.A. announces the purchase of the Dutch Klipper, ‘De Tukker’, to establish sustainable shipping on the North Sea.
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North Sea Trade: Albatros
Read about the story of sail cargo vessel Albatros! The ship operated on the North Sea in the late 20th century.
North Sea Ports
The North Sea offers many suitable ports for sail cargo vessels and connect inland communities with the water, both in the UK and Europe.
North Sea Trade History
The North Sea has an interesting history of trade. Read more about it’s development over time and the potential of sail cargo on this route.
What are ‘Trade Routes’ anyway?
A Brief History... If you follow EcoClipper, you’ve probably heard the term “Trade Routes” mentioned quite a lot! And while they’re quite simply the route a ship takes while carrying traded cargo, there’s a lot more to them than you might think! People have been...
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Press Release: Wind transport ready for the next step!
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.
Radio silence, monster waves and cold coffee. .
So much has happened with our vessel De Tukker, that it feels like you’ve been kept totally in the dark about her adventures. This email breaks the radio silence.
Sailing Cargo Adventure: From Noirmoutier to Torquay with De Tukker
Sail aboard De Tukker from Noirmoutier to Torquay. Immerse in maritime history, transport goods sustainably. Unforgettable voyage on the high seas.