The tall ship, Morgenster, a two-masted brig in Dover Harbour just after noon on Wednesday, 2nd of June, 2010.

Built in 1919, the vessel's original name was the Vrouwe Maria (or Vrouw Maria) which was changed to the Morgenster (Morning Star) in 1959.

Behind the ship (from left to right) are the Eastern Arm pier, the Eastern Entrance, and the Southern Breakwater. The photo was taken from the Prince of Wales Pier.

Ship's details

Shipping type: Brig
Homeport: Den Helder, NL
Date built: 1919
Restored: 2008
Crew: 6-10
Capacity: 36 pers.
Daytrips: 90 pers.
Length: 48 m
Beam: 6.64 m
Draught: 2.40 m
Sail: 600 m2
Displacement: 225 ton
Height of mast: 29 m
Engine capacity: 430 HP

And:

Call Sign: PHMY
IMO: 5241657
MMSI: 245136000

Some websites give the IMO as 5241659.

More info on the original Tall Sailing Ships, The Morgenster Two-masted Brig at Noon, Dover Harbour webpage.

John Latter / Jorolat

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