STS Leeuwin II leaving port from Fremantle Port, Western Australia
History
Australia
NameLeeuwin II
BuilderAustralian Shipbuilding Industries Pty Ltd
Launched2 August 1986
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
TypeBarquentine
Displacement344 tonnes (339 long tons)
Length
  • 55 m (180 ft) overall
  • 40 m (130 ft) on deck
Beam9 m (30 ft)
Height33 m (108 ft)
Draught3.4 m (11 ft)
PropulsionAuxiliary: 2 x Yanmar engines
Sail plan16 sails, 810 m2 (8,700 sq ft) area
Complement
  • 5 permanent crew
  • 10 volunteers
  • 40 trainees

The STS Leeuwin II is a tall ship based in Fremantle, Western Australia used for sail training for youths.

The Leeuwin is a three-masted barquentine. It was built to a design by local naval architect Len Randell by Australian Shipbuilding Industries Pty Ltd (now BAE Systems Australia) and launched on 2 August 1986. It is currently operated by Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, a private not-for-profit organisation that runs youth training voyages along the West Australian coast.[1]

The ship's overall length is 55 metres (180 ft) and its beam 9 metres (30 ft). The hull is welded steel with a teak deck. The main mast is 33 metres (108 ft) tall and, when fully rigged, the ship carries over 810 square metres (8,700 sq ft) of sails.

A full crew consists of 55 people, consisting of 5 permanent crew, up to 10 volunteers (including four watch leaders, a bosun's mate, cook's mate and purser), and 40 participants. The watch leaders take control of the four watch groups and lead the trainees through activities and ship duties on voyages of three days and more.

In 2012, the ship had a major refit at a cost of around $3.5 million.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Emery, Kate (9 July 2023). "Leeuwin floundering in rough seas after CEO's shock exit". The West Australian. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. ↑ Bastians, Kate (30 October 2012). "Leeuwin back on high seas". The West Australian. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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