Kalmar Nyckel - New Castle, DE
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bluesnote
N 39° 39.433 W 075° 33.669
18S E 451862 N 4389862
A replica ship is now the state's official symbol. During the summer months, the ship sets sail along the Delaware river for up to 40 guests.
Waymark Code: WM13NAT
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2021
Views: 4
Taken from Wikipedia, "n 1986, a group of citizens of Wilmington, Delaware, established the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, whose primary source of funding is from the taxpayers of the State of Delaware, plus donations from corporations and individuals. The foundation designed, built, and launched a replica of Kalmar Nyckel. The modern ship, designed by naval architects Thomas C. Gillmer and Iver Franzen, with additional help from Melbourne Smith, Joel Welter, and Ken Court, was built at a shipyard in Wilmington on the Christina River near the original 1638 Swedish settlers' landing site at Fort Christina. She was launched on September 28, 1997, and commissioned on May 9, 1998. The re-creation measures 94 feet (29 m) on deck and 131 feet (40 m) overall, with a 25-foot (7.6 m) beam, a 12-foot (3.7 m) draft, and a displacement of 300 tons.
The ship is operated and maintained by a volunteer staff, under the leadership of a paid captain, boatswain, and chief mate. In November 2006, the captain of the Kalmar Nyckel, David W. Hiott, who had commanded her for nine seasons, died from the effects of recurring melanoma. Captain Lauren Morgens took over on April 1, 2007, with Sharon Dounce as Port Captain/Relief Captain. Volunteers maintain the ship, run the education program, and sail her from port to port.
Since 2016, the ship has served as the official tall ship of Delaware. It was adopted as a state symbol for serving "as Delaware's seagoing ambassador both at home and at many ports of call, raising awareness of the First State for thousands who see her and come on board."["
Period/Days/Hours of Operation:
Summer months
Food/Drink available on board?: no
Restroom facilities on board?: no
Protection from the elements on board: Deck completely open to the elements
Required Photos Will be Uploaded: yes
Related Web Site: Not listed
Adult Ticket Price in local currency: Not listed
Coordinates of the Ticket Counter: Not Listed
Address of the Ticket Counter: Not listed
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