59' Classic Gaff

Location: Panama

This unique gaff rigged cutter was originally built in Germany in 1937 as a typical shrimper by the well known Bieritz shipyard. She was constructed of oak on oak with mast and spars of douglas pine, and was powered by sails and a small diesel engine. In 1978 she was converted for private use and a 150 hp Deutz Diesel engine was installed. In 2002 she was totally refitted and furnished for circumnavigation by the well known Danish shipyard of Christian Johnson. Every piece of wood above the waterline and almost half of what is below the waterline was replaced with high quality northern oak, douglas pine and pitch pine. Below the waterline the complete hull is planked with copper as a protection against worms. She has just undergone rigorous maintenance, including a new transmission. She is a real beauty in very good condition!

This ship is registered with STAG (Sail Training Association of Germany), which in turn is registered with the ISTA (International Sail Training Association).