Shabab Oman

Update 10.11.2010
Current Name Shabab Oman
Previous Name Vouth of Oman (until 1979), Captain Scott (until 1977)
Call Sign A4YO
Manager Omanet Team, Oman Electronic Network, Ministry of Information, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Owner Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Flag Sultanate of Oman
Port of Registry Muscat
Type of Ship barquentine
Completion 1971
Shipyard Herd & MacKenzie Shipyard, Buckie, United Kingdom
GT 265
Overall Length [m] 52,10
Registered Breadth [m] 8,50
Maximum Draught [m] 4,50
Propulsion [BHP] 460
Speed [Kn] 13,0
Sail Area [m2] 1.020
Additional Information In 1984 converted from schooner to barquentine. Known as the biggest wooden sailing ship operating today.
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