Juan Sebastian De Elcano

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Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (NL) Den Helder
Date: 25/06/2017


Administrative data Technical data
name: Juan Sebastian De Elcano
built: 1927
call sign: EBCB
IMO: 8642567
flag: Spain
dimensions: 112.80 x 13.11 x 7.45 m
type: barquentine
capacity: number of masts: 4
total sail surface: 2467 square meters
speed: 17.50 kn

former name(s): new name(s):
No known former names No known new names

We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).

Extra info:
She is the Spanish navy's schoolship used for the training of cadets from the Naval Academy of MarĂ­n and as goodwill ambassador for her country.
Also one of the oldest schoolship currently in service but is maintained in top condition and was given major refits in 1956 and 1978.

Converted? This vessel is still the same type as it was built.
Museum? No
Scrapping? Not scrapped on 01/11/2019.
Casualty? No