KRI Dewaruci
 KRI Dewaruci |
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| Career (Indonesian Navy) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | KRI Dewaruci |
| Nickname: | KRI Dewaruci |
| Status: | Still Operating |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Barquentine |
| Displacement: | 847 tons |
| Length: | 58.27 meters |
| Beam: | 9.45 meters |
| Height: | 36.48 meters |
| Draught: | 405 m (1,328.74 feet) |
| Propulsion: | 1x 986 HP diesel, with a 4 blade propeller |
| Speed: | 10.5 knots with the engine 9 knots with a sails |
| Complement: | 81 crew and 75 cadets |
The KRI Dewaruci (sometimes spelled Dewa Ruci or Dewarutji; KRI: Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia) is a Class A tall ship and the only tall mast ship of the Barquentine class owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy.[1] She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet. The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world.
Built in Germany by HC Stülcken & Sohn. Construction on the Dewaruci began in 1932, but was suspended due to the outbreak of World War II, which caused heavy damage to the shipyard where she was being constructed. She was finally completed in 1952 and launched in 1953. Since then, she has been based out of Surabaya on the Java Sea. Her name and figurehead represent and display the mythological Indonesian god of truth and courage.
Until now, KRI Dewaruci is still operational and periodically visits other foreign countries to meet other tall ships around the world.
The Dewaruci also participates in tall ship races and events around the world. As a unique feature, the ship has her own marching band. In 2010 the "Dewaruci"'s marching band delighted and entertained the crowds in Hartlepool at the Tall Ships Crew Parade. Their energy, enthusiasm, and skill won them the prize for the best crew in the crew parade.
Due to age, the Dewaruci is to be pensioned and displayed at naval museum. The Indonesian Parliament has agreed to buy a new tall ship and has appropriated $80 million (Rp720 billion) for the purpose. The new ship will continue as the Dewaruci. The new vessel is to be completed in 2014.[2]
[edit] Scantlings (ship dimensions, etc.)
- Length: 58,27 m
- Width: 9,5 m
- Beam: 9,45 m
- Draft: 4,05 m
- Height: 36,48 m
- Sail area: 1090,50 m²
- Hull: Steel
- Crew: 150
- Year built: 1953
- Flag: Indonesia
- Sail : 16 Sails, area 1091 m2.
Foremast (35.25m). 1. Flying jib. 2. Outer jib. 3. Middle jib. 4. Inner jib. 5. Royal sail. 6. Top gallant sail. 7. Upper top sail. 8. Lower top sail. 9. Fore sail. Mainmast (35.87m). 1. Main top gallant sail. 2. Main top mast stay sail. 3. Mai stay sail. 4. Main top sail. 5. Main sail. Mizzenmast (32.50m). 1. Mizzen top sail. 2. Mizzen sail. • Dimension Length : 58.30 meters.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- American Sail Training Association. Sail Tall Ships! A Directory of Sail Training and Adventure at Sea, 15th Edition. Canada: Dollco Printing, 2003.
- Koza, Thaddeus. The Tall Ships. East Hartford, Conn.: Tide-Mark Press, 1996.
