Future Ship Project for the 21st Century
Posted by Peter A. Mello, Executive Director on October 24, 2006
On October 18th, ASTA Race Director Jonathan Harley, ASTA Education Director Eric Shaw and I attended a lecture at the Seamen’s Church Institute in Newport about an interesting tall ship project. Called The Future Ship Project for the 21st Century, aka FSP 21, it clear is not lacking in ambition.
“The physical base of this project is a four masted steel barque, 157 metres (515 feet) from the tip of the bowsprit to the end of the spanker boom, carrying over 8000 square metres of sailcloth in 31 sails, manned by 65 professional crew and 200 trainees.”
“FSP 21 – largest most modern square rigged education and adventure training sailing ship in the world”"FSP 21 will join a worldwide fleet immediately becoming a member of a peaceful international community and a leader in their realm of activity”
Whether or not this project is ever launched, it’s a great advertisement for sail training. Thanks to Rear Admiral David Bawtree (Royal Navy Retired) who travels the world spreading the word and reminding us of the possibilities if we dare to dream.
Javier said
Wow, a great tall ship