Friday 15 September 2017

Wylde Swan tall ship in Ramsgate Harbour

Wylde Swan was built as a German steam ship in the 1920s, apparently the hull below the waterline is riveted although the topsides, presumably replaced at some time are welded steel.


I think she is rigged as a topsail schooner and being long and narrow I would think the is a fast boat.


As you see the masts are welded steel too







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