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Name | New Belgica |
Namesake | Belgica |
Owner | VZW New Belgica |
Builder | De Steenschuit, Boom (main contractor) |
Laid down | 9 September 2007 |
Status | Under construction |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Barque |
New Belgica is a modern replica of the Belgian polar research barque-rigged steamship Belgica which is currently under construction.
Description
editNew Belgica will be a replica of the original Belgica used on the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897-1907. Some modifications will be made to ensure that the ship conforms to modern safety regulations.
New Belgica project
editThe VZW New Belgica organisation was founded in (year).
Construction
editThe keel of New Belgica was laid on 9 September 2007 at De Steenschuit's shipyard in Boom, Antwerp.[1]
History
editReferences
edit- ^ "New Belgica Project". VZW New Belgica. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
Category:Barques Category:Merchant ships of Belgium Category:2016 ships