Tall Timber
Tall Ships are definitely not my area of expertise when it comes to the Traditional Maritime world. But browsing the Australian Wooden Boat Festival Program it’s hard not to be impressed with variety and quality of the eleven vessels that carry the “Tall Ship” moniker. If you are planning to be down in Hobart for the Festival consider getting onboard one of these awesome craft!
The One & All from South Australia
The 141 foot brigantine was built based on a traditional carvel construction and a topsail schooner rig. It will be sailing to Hobart from South Australia. More infomation and tickets HERE
The Endeavour Replica from nsw
The Australian-built replica of HMB Endeavour is one of the world’s most accurate maritime replica vessels. Constructed from 1988 and commissioned in 1994, the vessel features 30 kilometres of rigging, 750 wooden blocks or pulleys, and the masts and spars carry 28 sails that spread approximately 10,000 sq feet (930 m2) of canvas. Vessel information HERE
The Søren Larsen from nsw
Søren Larsen, built in 1949, was one of the last fully traditional, cargo carrying sailing ships made for Baltic trade. She was lovingly restored and re-rigged by the Davies family in 1978 to the graceful 19th century brigantine she is today. More info and tickets HERE
The Young Endeavour from nsw
A two-masted, square-rigged sailing ship that was purpose-built for sail training. Since 1988, Young Endeavour has welcomed over 14,000 youth on board to take part in an immersive youth development experience at sea. More info and Tickets HERE
The James Craig from nsw
Launched in 1874, the three-masted barque James Craig was rescued as a rusting wreck from Tasmania’s Recherche Bay and underwent a 40-year restoration. Now one of only four of her era still sailing, she stands as a symbol of authentic heritage preservation. More Info and Tickets HERE
The Enterprize from victoria
The 27-metre topsail schooner Enterprize is a fully operational replica of a tall ship originally constructed in Hobart in 1830 by William Harvey and William Pender. It first sailed to mainland Australia (settling in the Yarra River, Melbourne) in 1835. More Info and Tickets HERE
The Windeward Bound from tasmania
The 110 foot brigantine has crossed Bass Strait more than 40 times and has carried more than 6,000 young Australians on her award-winning youth development programs. More info and tickets HERE
The Julie Burgess from tasmania
The Julie Burgess is a wooden auxiliary gaff rigged ketch used for cray fishing in Tasmania for over 50 years from the 1930s. More Info HERE
The Lady Nelson from tasmania
Built locally and launched in 1988, the current Lady Nelson is a replica of the original Lady Nelson brig involved in establishing the settlement of Hobart Town in 1804. More info and tickets HERE
The Rhona H from tasmania
The 52 foot fishing vessel was built in 1942 in Launceston. An ex-fishing ketch, it is one of the last functioning traditional rigs of its type. More Info and tickets HERE
The Kerrawyn from tasmania
A true Tassie gem, Beltz designed and Wilson built in circa 1948. Recently restored, the 53 foot ex fishing ketch now sails the Huon as a comfortable cruiser and a notable example of continuing tradition. More Info and tickets HERE