Ship profile for the sailing ship: "Baltic Star"

Photos of the sailing ship:

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Baltic Star, Volker Gries, Hanse Sail Rostock 2017 , 08/2017

Source, location, date:
Volker Gries,
Hanse Sail Rostock 2017,
08/2017

Technical data of the sailing ship:

Name:Baltic Star
Registered port:Kolobrzeg
Nation:POL
Type of rigging:KUTTER
Year built:1947
Yard:Darlowo (Rügenwalde), PL
Overall length:19.50 m
Breadth:5.20 m
Draught:2.60 m
Sail area:105 m2
Ship's hull:Holz / Wood
Power:165 PS
Engine:Diesel

Portrait of the sailing ship:

Last update: 30 Jun 2000

  • former fishing cutter, built in 1947 in Darlowo/POL based on the German model and made of solid oak.
  • used in the Polish fishery and later also in border protection, between about 1960 and 1980 again for fishing based in Leba, Wladyslawowo, Górki Wschodnie and Jastarnia.
  • in private hands after decommissioning, conversions for use in leisure time, renaming to "Baltic Star", several changes of ownership until 1997.
  • based in Gdansk/POL from 2014, participation in the Baltic Sail there, used for trips with sailing guests and for maritime training, visits sailing and habour festivals, including the Hansesail in Rostock/GER.

Contact:

Website (po polsky, 29 Dec 2022):
https://polsail.org/new
Baltic Star: information about the ship and her activities, photos, contact