Gallant

Go to bookings and prices A fast logger. Formerly a herring logger, the Gallant has been completely restored to serve the purpose as Sail Training Ship: These days the Gallant sails the North-European waters, among which the English channel, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. This fast logger is present at many sail events, like the l'Armada's in Brest, Sail Douarnenez en Sail Amsterdam. Annually the Gallant competes in the Race of the Classics between IJmuiden (NL) and Ramsgate (UK) and was winner in this race in 1998 and 1999. Also the Tall Ships' Race is on the agenda.



Accommodation

What used to be a fishing hold is turned into a pleasant dayroom on the lower deck with large tables, couches and a specious, seaworthy galley. The vessel can accommodate 19 people in two-person to four-person cabins. The showers (2) and lavatories are communal. Bring your own sleeping bag and bedding.
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Specifications

Shipping type: Logger
Homeport: Amsterdam, NL
Date built: 1916
Restored: 1987-1993
Crew: 4
Capacity: 19 pers.
Daytrips: 45 pers.
Length: 37.2 m
Beam: 6.6 m
Draught: 2.7 m
Sail: 400 m2
Displacement: 160 t
Height of mast: 27 m
Engine capacity: Daf, 270 PK

History

The Gallant was launched as sail logger in 1916 carrying the name 'Jannetje Margaretha' on the shipyard of the brothers Figee in Vlaardingen. The Gallant served as a herring logger at the North Sea. After that the ship was sold to a Dane and from then on was put into service as a cargo ship. In 1987 it returned under Dutch flag and was completely restored to accommodate trainee and work experience projects for Amsterdam youth. Since then the Gallant serves - in full glory - as sail training ship on the North Sea, Baltic Sea and English Channel.
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Log TECLA - Whales and sharks, 22 May 2013

Whales and sharks
01:25UTC 22-5-2013

Today we had the company of 2 Minke whales, a smaller whale seen around the world. At first we just saw their water fountain, but after a while they started flapping their tails and jumping half out of the water! It was amazing to see. Everybody was on deck, clapping and cheering! Just before that we had done a MOB exercise and while we were explaining how it was going to work, we saw a small fin, just 20meters beside the ship!

Today, due to lack off wind, we have not been sailing, we tried last night, but drifted backwards with the current. Yesterday during the day we had some good wind, but on the nose, so we tacked our way up. It was good practise for the cadets, steering, changing running backstays and some sheet handling.

Right now the vessels are close together, during the day we might throw anchor before entering Durban.

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