Zephyr

Update 19.06.2018
Current Name Zephyr
Previous Name Jeko (until 1993), Benthe (until 1947)
ENI No. 02606247
Call Sign PIXB
Operator Schooner 'ZEPHYR', Franeker, Netherlands
Owner Schooner 'ZEPHYR', Franeker, Netherlands
Flag Netherlands
Port of Registry Franeker
Type of Ship topsail schooner
Completion 1931
Shipyard Scheepswerf Gebroeders J. en H. van Diepen, Waterhuizen, Netherlands
Overall Length [m] 36,00
Registered Breadth [m] 6,00
Maximum Draught [m] 2,20
Propulsion [KW] 184
Propulsion [BHP] 250
Sail Area [m2] 360
Capacity Passengers 26
Additional Information originally built as a motor ship with auxiliary sails and so used as cargo ship until 1953. After that, the ship was still used as cargo ship until 1992 but now without rigging. In 1993 the current owner converted it into a pure sailing ship.
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