J.R. Tolkien (schooner)

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J.R. Tolkien off Brest, France, in 2013
History
East Germany
NameDierkow
Port of registryRostock
BuilderEdgar-André-Werft, Magdeburg
Launched1963
IdentificationIMO number: 7017064
FateConverted to a topsail schooner, 1994
Netherlands
NameJ.R. Tolkien
NamesakeJ. R. R. Tolkien[1][2]
OperatorVan der Rest Sail Charter
Port of registryAmsterdam
Acquired1994
Identification
StatusActive As of 2012
General characteristics [3]
TypeTopsail schooner
Tonnage139 GRT
Length
  • 41.7 m (137 ft) (overall)
  • 36 m (118 ft) (deck)
  • 31 m (102 ft) (waterline)
Beam7.8 m (26 ft)
Height32 m (105 ft) (main mast)
Draught3.2 m (10 ft)
Propulsion
  • Caterpillar diesel engine
  • 365 hp (272 kW)
Sail planSail Area: 628 m2 (6,760 sq ft)
Capacity
  • 90 guests
  • 10 three berth & 1 two berth cabins
Crew10

J.R. Tolkien is a gaff-topsail schooner of Netherlands registry used for passenger cruises on the Baltic Sea and elsewhere in European waters.

Originally named Dierkow, the vessel was built in 1964 as a seagoing diesel-electric tug at the in Magdeburg, East Germany. As a tug Dierkow was employed in freight transportation under East German registry from the Baltic port of Rostock.[4]

In 1994 Dierkow was acquired by the Van der Rest family for conversion to a topsail schooner with auxiliary propulsion for passenger cruising. Undergoing conversion at Rotterdam between 1995 and 1998, the craft was placed in Netherlands registry at Amsterdam and was renamed J.R. Tolkien in honor of the British author J.R.R. Tolkien.[4][1]

As a schooner J.R. Tolkien is a topsail-rigged vessel of 139 tons and measures 36m in hull length (41.7m overall) with a beam of 7.8m and draft of 3.2m. Two 32m masts carry a sail area of 628 square meters. Auxiliary propulsion is supplied by a Caterpillar engine of 365 horsepower.[4]

J.R. Tolkien carries a crew of 10 with 20 to 90 passengers on a day sail or up to 32 passengers on weekends or longer cruises. Accommodations include 11 cabins (ten with three berths, one with two berths) with separate shower and WC. The main salon can seat 50 persons for dinner. J.R. Tolkien is operated by ,[4] who also operate the barquentine Loth Loriën.[5]

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Cordner, Chris (23 February 2018). "Tolkien about a wonderful ship with a fascinating past". Sunderland Echo. She was also renamed in honour of the British author JRR Tolkien.
  2. ^ Butcher, Amanda (2014). Tall Ships Handbook. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 72. ISBN 9781445618685.
  3. ^ "J.R. Tolkien schooner". schoonerman.com. 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "The Yacht J R Tolkien". Charter World. 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  5. ^ Butcher, Amanda (2014). Tall Ships Handbook. Amberley Publishing Limited. p. 184. ISBN 9781445618685.

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