The Jacob Meindert was originally an icebreaking tug named 'Oldeoog'.[1][2]

History
Malta
NameJacob Meindert
Port of registryMalta
Launched1953
Refit1989
General characteristics
TypeBaltimore Clipper
Displacement90 tonnes
Length
  • 38 metres (125 ft) (LOA)
  • 24.6 metres (81 ft) (LWL)
Beam7.3 metres (24 ft)
Height28.6 metres (94 ft)
Draft2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Propulsion256hp DAF diesel engine
Sail plan8 sails (650 m²)
Capacity40 daysail / 18 training voyages

It was purchased at auction by Willem Sligting who realised it could be converted into a fast sailing vessel following plans drawn up by Olivier van Meer.

It was relaunched in 1989 as a two-masted Baltimore Clipper.

In 2012, it lost both masts in strong wind north of Terschelling. There were no casualties and it was towed to the safety of the harbour of Harlingen.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Olivier van Meer Design".
  2. ^ "WSA_304.JPG (640x422 pixels)". lh6.ggpht.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  3. ^ www.knrm.nl