The Barque Europa was built as the lightship Elbe 3. In 1986 she was brought to the Netherlands. Over 8 years, she was rebuilt and rigged as a three-masted bark. A professional crew of 14 with 48 voyage crewmembers of all ages and nationalities sail her. In a light breeze 30 sails bellow from the ship.
For more information, check out their website at:
http://www.barkeuropa.com/en/home/1-sail_with_us
for local information:
http://visitduluth.com/tall-ships/
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