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STS Young Endeavour II

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History
Australia
NameYoung Endeavour II[1]
NamesakeHM Bark Endeavour
BuilderBirdon Group
Laid down25 July 2023[1]
StatusUnder construction
General characteristics
TypeSail training ship
Length
Sail plan14 sails, Barquentine rig
Complement15 standard, plus 42 youth crew[2]

STS Young Endeavour II is an Australian tall ship. Built by Birdon Group, the ship will be operated and maintained by the Royal Australian Navy.

Design and construction

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Young Endeavour II is being built by the Birdon Group in Port Macquarie.[3] The vessel was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects as a barquentine rig, utilising square-rigged sails on the foremast and fore-and-aft sails rigged on the fore, main and mizzen masts.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Australian shipbuilding capability on display at ceremonial keel laying for Young Endeavour II". Australian Defence Magazine. Australian Defence Magazine. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ "New ship to replace STS Young Endeavour". youngendeavour.gov.au. Young Endeavour Youth Scheme. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ Langdale, Liz (18 May 2022). "Birdon awarded $40 million contract to build Young Endeavour ship replacement". Port News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Keel Laid for Young Endeavour II". Marine Link. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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