Spitzbergen | Spitsbergen

Seitenstruktur
open all | close all
Spitsbergen-News
- Select Month
  - June 2013
  - May 2013
  - April 2013
  - March 2013
  - February 2013
  - January 2013
  - December 2012
  - November 2012
  - October 2012
  - September 2012
  - August 2012
  - July 2012
  - June 2012
  - May 2012
  - April 2012
  - March 2012
  - February 2012
  - January 2012
  - December 2011
  - November 2011
  - October 2011
  - September 2011
  - August 2011
  - May 2011
  - April 2011
  - March 2011
  - February 2011
  - January 2011
  - December 2010
  - November 2010
  - September 2010
  - August 2010
  - July 2010
  - June 2010
  - May 2010
  - April 2010
  - March 2010
  - February 2010
  - November 2009
  - October 2009
  - August 2009
  - July 2009
  - June 2009
  - May 2009
  - April 2009
  - March 2009
  - February 2009
  - January 2009
  - December 2008
  - November 2008
  - October 2008
  - August 2008
  - July 2008
  - June 2008
  - May 2008
  - April 2008
  - March 2008
  - February 2008

Home → Arctic expeditions: join us! → The ships → Antigua

Die Antigua

s_Arktis-Reise-mitmachen_Schiffe_Antigua_1

The Antigua

The three-mast sailing ship Antigua was built in 1957 in Thorne (UK) and sailed as a fishing vessel in her early years, until she was purchased in the early 1990s by Dutch tallship enthusiasts and re-fitted thoroughly as a barkentine for passenger traffic.

Since then, the Antigua has got 16 twin passenger cabins, each with individual toilet and shower and a small porthole (the two front cabins have the porthole actually in the bathroom). The Antigua is a regular sight in Spitsbergen’s fjords since 2009.

Occasionally, the crew will need your − the passengers’ − help during sailing maneouvres. Up to 32 passengers share these little duties, and as a result, you as individual will experience this as part of the adventure rather than a burden. Sailing experience is not necessary, as the crew will always be there to supervise..

Antigua at Moffen, at the north coast of Spitsbergen

Some details:

Flagg	Dutch
Home port	Franeker near Harlingen (NL)
The nautical crew	7 persons, mostly Dutch and Germans (Captain, navigators, deck/service crew).
Expedition Leader/Guide	I - Rolf Stange - will be Expedition Leader on my own departures. Additionally, there is an experienced, knowledgeable guide/lecturer.
Board language	The voyages organized by Rolf Stange and Geo-RG with SV Antigua are German speaking! All crew members speak English, most of them also Dutch and/or German.
Electricity	220 V with European standard plug.
Length (complete)	49.50 metres
Width	7.13 metres
Draft	3.10 metres
Maximum sail area	750 m²
Main engine	Cummins 400 PS
Speed	5-7 knots, depending on currents & weather
Bow thruster	Yes
Certificate number	9336ZZ
Passenger cabins	16 twin cabins, each with toilet and shower. The cabins will most likely be smaller than your home :)

Photo gallery Antigua

With good wind, we can make 8 knots under sail. Then we need hands on deck. If you want to, you can also handle the steering wheel under supervision. The crew is taking care of more difficult operations.