Bark Kruzenstern visiting Halifax Harbour during Tallships 2009

Bark Kruzenstern is one of the largest sailing ships in the world. The black hull is a feature unique to this vessel. The ship was built in 1926 in Germany. Technical data: length: 114.40 m, beam: 14.02 m, sails area : 3,400 sq.m. This sailing vessel visited Halifax during Tallships 2009 race. Some of the photos clearly show her broken foremast. This happened when Kruzenstern raced across the Atlantic. The ship was sailing under full sails, and a couple of days before the arrival rogue gust of wind blew off the top of the mast.

Flying Canadian flag on a foggy day — Tall mast in the fog

Close-up view of lines coiled on belaying pins — Macro image of belaying pins

It was quite a chore to take down the broken piece and untangle all the lines. The general public had an opportunity to visit and explore this magnificent piece of sailing history. There is an excellent museum on board Kruzenstern that tells the story of the first voyages, ports visited, and storms encountered. The barque square sails are the main propulsion, but she also has an engine to maneuver when entering the port and to generate electrical power. The masts are about 150 feet tall, and working that high when the ship is rocking on the waves is not for the faint of heart.

The sailing experience on board the ship truly forges the characters of young sailors. Wikipedia classifies her as a Russian Navy sail training ship. However, this is not the case; Kruzenstern belongs to the Baltic State Academy of the Fishing Fleet in Kaliningrad. Barque Kruzenstern offers bookings for anyone interested in sailing on a tall ship.

White title of the ship painted on hardwood surface — Ships name on hardwood

Ship's wheel and compass — Magnetic compass stand and ship’s wheel

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Museum, cups and awards won by the barque — Display of prizes and diplomas

Ship Museum Exhibit — Museum of ship’s trophies

Museum exhibits of ship's history — Historical display in the museum

First sailings map — Map of Kruzenstern first voyages

Engine room of the vessel — Main engine room

Lines, rigging and belaying pins — Rigging and coiled lines detail

Lines, rigging and ships wheel — Rigging and coiled lines detail

Photo of Nova Scotia DJ and sea cadet — Kruzenstern’s cadet and Nova Scotia DJ photo

Sea cadet and Canadian Mounty officer — Canadian RCMP officer and ship’s cadet image

Admiralty Anchor at the forecastle of Kruzenstern — Barque bow and Admiralty anchor

Foggy day in Halifax and Kruzenstern moored by peer 21 — Large square-rigged ship overcast day

Bird's eye view of the ship — High angle shot of Kruzenstern

Looking up at the tall mast decorated with flags — Low angle view of the tall ship mast

Ship construction plaque, bronze shiny bell and steering wheel — Double steering wheel and ships bell

Master posing for a photo with a group of visitors — Halifax port authority group with the captain of Kruzenstern

Kruzenstern leaving Halifax Harbor to start the race, free image — Kruzenstern leaving Halifax Harbor to start the race

25.08.2022 by FPImages

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