The Gulden Leeuw, built in 1937, an ice class ship,taking part in the parade of Sale, during the Tall Ships Festival, Greenwich.
The “Gulden leeuw” (Golden Lion) has been designed and built as an ocean-going, ice class ship. In combination with the chosen rigging it is a fast, robust ship. We want a ship that can really sail. The rigging must not only serve as decoration but also actually have good sailing characteristics. The “Gulden Leeuw” is a three-masted topsail schooner, so the foremast is also yard-rigged. This very versatile rigging combines the advantages of a square-sailed ship and a fore-and-aft rigged ship. You can sail close to the wind and pick up the trade winds. We can sail all international waters with this tall ship. The Gulden Leeuw (‘Golden Lion’ in English) was built in 1937 on behalf of the Danish Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Details She was designed and built as an ocean-going ice class ship, and frequently used for marine biological research. Recently converted into a three-masted topsail schooner, this classy ship now has a large dining room and even a bar. During this year’s regatta, the Gulden Leeuw has been crewed by young trainees from the local area who were sponsored by the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Location: The Thames Path, Greenwich, London.
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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