STS Leeuwin II

STS Leeuwin II leaving port from Fremantle Port, Western Australia
History
Australia
NameLeeuwin II
BuilderAustralian Shipbuilding Industries Pty Ltd
Launched2 August 1986
Identification
StatusInactive - Damaged
General characteristics
TypeBarquentine
Displacement344 t (339 long tons)
Length
  • 55 m (180 ft 5 in) overall
  • 40 m (131 ft 3 in) on deck
Beam9 m (29 ft 6 in)
Height33 m (108 ft 3 in)
Draught3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
PropulsionAuxiliary: 2 × Yanmar engines
Sail plan16 sails, 810 m2 (8,700 sq ft) area
Complement
  • 5 permanent crew
  • 10 volunteers
  • 40 trainees

STS Leeuwin II is a tall ship based in Fremantle, Western Australia, used for sail training for youths. The vessel was launched on 2 August 1986.

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