Chilean Navy training vessel ESMERALDA (BE43) departing Brisbane for Bali 2 Jul 2012.
Launched: 12 May 1953 Commissioned: 15 Jun
3,420 tons 3,754 tons disp.
113m x 13.11m x 7m
Speed: Max 21 knots; 17.5 knots sail 11 knots under power
Type: Four-masted barquentine Mast height: 48.5m
Complement: 271 ship's company + 80 midshipmen
Nickname: La Dama Blanca (The White Lady)
ex DON JUAN DE AUSTRIA
Originally ordered by Spain but heavily damaged by fire 18 Aug 1947. Sold to Chile 23 Oct 1952. Refitted in Sth Africa 1977.