Esther Jensen

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History
Denmark
NameEsther Jensen
Launched1939
HomeportAarhus
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Length24.20 m (79 ft 5 in)
Beam5.00 m (16 ft 5 in)
Draught2.25 m (7 ft 5 in)
PropulsionSails
Sail planKetch
Capacity10 passengers

The Esther Jensen is a gaff-rigged ketch built in 1939 in Denmark.

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History

Built in 1939 in Denmark, the Esther Jensen was used as a fishing boat initially.

In 1992, she was bought by Theo van Tricht, and restored and modernised. She now sails in European and Polar waters as a sail training vessel, offering escorted sailing holidays. [1] She is eligible to take part in The Tall Ships' Races organised by Sail Training International.

In 2022, she was brought back to Denmark and is once again sailing under the Danish flag. [2]

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References

  1. "WIE IS ESTHER JENSEN" (in Dutch). Esther Jensen. Archived from the original on 2007-04-07. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
  2. "Sejlskibet Esther Jensen". Kutterlife.dk. Retrieved 2023-07-24.