Famous tall ship to return to Plymouth’s historic harbour
One of the largest wooden tall ships still in commission is heading to Plymouth’s Sutton Harbour for a three-week visit this spring.
Kaskelot is a majestic three-masted barque and was a huge hit when she last sailed into Britain’s Ocean City two years ago to berth in Sutton Harbour, the historic waterfront quarter in the heart of Plymouth.
This year, the world-class sailing ship will be berthed alongside Quay Road from 21 April – 15 May, and open for visitors to step aboard and explore the famous wooden decks and extensive cargo hold.
Local primary schools are invited to book classes in for curriculum-themed sail training and history visits during the week, and local businesses can hire the traditionally renovated tall ship for meetings or private events during her stay.
There will also be a Ship to Shore arts and craft market with stalls both on board Kaskelot and on the harbourside on Quay Road on 30 April, including family entertainment and live music.
During Plymouth Pirate Weekend, Kaskelot will offer specially designed hands-on sail training sessions for all the family so you can learn how to set the sails (but from the comfort and safety of the harbour berth).
Jessie Atkinson, Ship’s Manager for Kaskelot, said: “We are thrilled to be sailing back to Sutton Harbour this spring, and extending our stay in Plymouth so even more people can come on board and find out about the ship.
Kaskelot was originally built in Denmark in 1948 and worked as a support vessel for Danish fisheries in the Faroe Islands. More recently the beautiful barque has become famous having appeared in many hit Hollywood films and TV dramas such as Cutthroat Island, Longitude and David Copperfield.
She will be returning to Plymouth on 21 April, and open to the public on weekends from 29 April until 14 May, departing the following morning on 15 May.
Visitors can board Kaskelot for £3.50 per adult and £2 per child, and funds raised used to support the ongoing maintenance of the vessel.
During Plymouth Pirate Weekend, special ticketed hands-on sail training sessions will run throughout the day on 13 May 13 and 14 May costing £6 for adults and £4 for children, to include lessons on how to set the famous sails as well as a deck quiz and other on-board activities.
