We toured the Tall Ship Danmark, currently docked at the Frederiksted Pier, on Monday. The ship leaves this afternoon, but there's still a chance for one final tour -- from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Remember to bring along a photo ID for port access. You won't need it for a tour of the Danmark.
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The Danmark was built by the Nakskov Shipyard in Lolland and launched in 1932. She weighs 790 gross tons, with a 17-foot draft and 32-foot beam, and complement of 26 sails. The Danmark has been in nearly continuous use since its launch to train officers of the Danish merchant marine, except for a four-year period during World War II when Denmark lent the vessel to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to train its cadets. A bronze plaque aboard the Danmark’s mainmast commemorates her service to the U.S. as USCGC Danmark (WIX-283). The Danmark is currently sailing with 80 cadets and 19 crew
The Danmark arrived in St. Thomas on March 28, where she, her cadets and officers participated in several official events of the V.I. Transfer Centennial such as a parade, reception and public tours.
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