Alexander von Humboldt II

Alexander von Humboldt II is a German sailing ship built as a replacement for the ship Alexander von Humboldt, which had been launched in 1906 and used for sail training since 1988. Constructed by Brenn- und Verformtechnik (BVT) in Bremen, the new ship was launched in 2011.[1]

Alexander von Humboldt II
History
Germany
NameAlexander von Humboldt II
NamesakeAlexander von Humboldt
OwnerDeutsche Stiftung Sail Training, Bremerhaven [German Sail Training Foundation, Bremerhaven]
BuilderBrenn- und Verformtechnik (BVT), Bremen
Yard number04
Laid down11 December 2008
Launched25 May 2011
Christened24 September 2011
HomeportBremerhaven
Identification
Nickname(s)Alex
General characteristics
Typethree-masted steel barque
Tonnage763 GT/228 NT
Displacement992 tons 
Length65 m (213 ft)
Beam10 m (33 ft)
Draft4.7 m (15 ft)
Installed power749 hp (559 kW)
PropulsionSail; auxiliary Diesel engine
Sail plan24 sails; 1,360 m2 (14,600 sq ft) sail area
Complement79

Just like her predecessor, the Alexander von Humboldt II is operated by Deutsche Stiftung Sail Training in Bremerhaven which offers sail training for people between 14 and 75 years of age.[2]

Alexander von Humboldt II at Leith, 2018
Lineart Alexander von Humboldt II

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References

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  1. ^ "Neuer Großsegler: "Alexander von Humboldt II" in Bremerhaven getauft". Der Spiegel. DPA. 24 September 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "Anmeldung zum Segeltörn auf der ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT II" (PDF). Retrieved May 12, 2012.
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