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==History==
==History==
''Royalist'' was built by Astilleros Gondán S.A., Spain. She was launched on 19 December 2014.<ref name=Gondan>{{cite web |url=http://www.gondan.com/en/news/75-botaduratsroyalist?format=pdf |title=TS Royalist launching |publisher=Astilleros Gondán |date=19 December 2014 |accessdate=6 January 2014}}</ref> She cost [[Pound Sterling|£4,800,000]]. Replacing the previous {{ship|TS|Royalist|1971|6}}, she is designed to be easier to sail than her predecessor, and also faster. ''Royalist'' is due to enter service in 2015.<ref name=YM1477/>
''Royalist'' was built by Astilleros Gondán S.A., Spain, launched on 19 December 2014<ref name=Gondan>{{cite web |url=http://www.gondan.com/en/news/75-botaduratsroyalist?format=pdf |title=TS Royalist launching |publisher=Astilleros Gondán |date=19 December 2014 |accessdate=6 January 2014}}</ref> and due to enter service during 2015 <ref name=YM1477/> at a cost of [[Pound Sterling|£4,800,000]]. The new design will be faster and easier to sail than the earlier {{ship|TS|Royalist|1971|6}}.


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Revision as of 20:43, 8 January 2015

History
NameRoyalist
OwnerThe Marine Society and Sea Cadets
BuilderAstilleros Gondán S.A.
Cost£4,800,000
Launched19 December 2014
StatusFitting out
General characteristics
Length31.98 metres (104 ft 11 in) overall
Beam7.36 metres (24 ft 2 in)
Draught3.18 metres (10 ft 5 in)
Sail planBrig, 536 square metres (641 sq yd) sail area
Complement8, plus up to 26 trainees
NotesReplacement for TS Royalist (1971)

The TS Royalist is a sail training ship built in 2014 as a replacement for a previous ship of the same name. She is due to enter service with The Marine Society and Sea Cadets in 2015.

Construction

Royalist is 31.98 metres (104 ft 11 in) long,[1] with a beam of 7.36 metres (24 ft 2 in).[2] and a draught of 3.18 metres (10 ft 5 in).[3] The ship's hull is of high tensile steel, with a superstructure of glass reinforced plastic. Royalist will be rigged as a brig,[4] with a sail area of 536 square metres (641 sq yd). Manned by a crew of 8, plus up to 26 trainees, 12 passengers can also be carried.[1]

History

Royalist was built by Astilleros Gondán S.A., Spain, launched on 19 December 2014[2] and due to enter service during 2015 [4] at a cost of £4,800,000. The new design will be faster and easier to sail than the earlier TS Royalist.

References

  1. ^ a b "Sea Cadets award Spanish shipyard £4.8 million contract". BBC News Online. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  2. ^ a b "TS Royalist launching". Astilleros Gondán. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  3. ^ "New Ship Appeal". Sea Cadets. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  4. ^ a b Durham, Nick (9 August 2013). "New Royalist to be built". Yachting Monthly. Time Inc. (UK) Sport and Leisure Network. Retrieved 6 January 2015.