MBT CD-Utrecht State Yacht; drawings in .pdf format - Construction Drawing Scale 1 : 50 (10.06.015A)

The State Yacht De Utrecht is a historic sailing ship that is a faithful replica of an 18th-century admiral's yacht, originally designed in 1746. The ship was built in Utrecht between 1997 and 2003 as part of an employment project, involving approximately 100 young people who were distanced from the labour market. They learned traditional shipbuilding techniques and worked with authentic materials, such as 300 m³ of oak wood sourced from Danish forests that were planted 200 years ago with Dutch acorns.

Technical Specifications

Length: 23.5 metres

Width: 5.5 metres

Draught: 1.35 metres

Mast height: 21.5 metres

Sail area: 156 m²

Weight: 86 tonnes

Passenger capacity: 22–27 people

Flag: Netherlands

The ship is equipped with modern amenities, such as a well-appointed galley and modern toilet facilities, which are discreetly integrated into the historic design

Historical Significance

State yachts were used between 1650 and 1850 for transporting important persons, such as members of the States General. They were richly decorated and served not only as a means of transport but also as a status symbol. The original design of the yacht comes from Pieter Pauluszn van Zwijndregt and is located in the archives of the Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum).

Present and Use

Since its completion in 2003, the State Yacht De Utrecht has been used for various purposes:

Sailing trips: The ship is available for hire for day trips, ideal for corporate outings, family celebrations, or weddings .

Events: The ship is a welcome guest at nautical events such as SAIL Amsterdam .

Education: In winter, the ship is maintained by volunteers, and educational programmes are offered for young people who are distanced from the labour market.

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