The M/S Star Flyer today made its first visit to Helsingborg/Helsingør and Øresund.
The ship belongs to the Swedish owned Star Clippers fleet, which also includes the sister ship Star Clipper and the somewhat larger Royal Clipper. During the summer months the Stary Flyer will cruise in the Baltic and elsewhere in Northern Europe.
When the Star Flyer made its maiden voyage in 1991 it became the first commercial sailing ship since 1911 to be registered by Lloyd´s!
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| The Star Flyer, accompanied by a pilot boat, entered the Helsingborg area at about 09:00 this morning. |
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| The Star Flyer in the Sound, between Helsingborg and Helsingør. |
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| "Life aboard is blissfully relaxed, much like traveling on a private yacht. You’ll never feel confined on Star Clipper or Star Flyer. Each ship offer spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks with ample space and not one, but two swimming pools." |
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| The local folk musicians were waiting in vain for the Star Flyer. Because of the strong wind, the captain had to take the ship to the Helsingør harbour instead. |
Here are some basic facts about the Star Flyer:
| Tonnage: | 2,298 |
| Length: | 360 feet |
| Beam: | 50 feet |
| Draft: | 18.5 feet |
| Sail Area: | 36,000 Square feet |
| Mast Height: | 226 feet |
| Total Staff: | 72 |
| Passenger Capacity: | 170 |
| Masts: | 4 masts, 16 sails
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