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Inside the ship

The ship

The wheelhouse

With different areas such as the library, the lounge, poker corner and deckhouse, Bark EUROPA is ideal for ocean crossings and longer voyages. Whether you'd like some quiet reading in the library, enjoy an active role in the social life in the deckhouse or having a peek at the officers' work in the wheelhouse: there is a place for everyone.

Virtual tour through the ship

Allow yourself to wander through the ship with the virtual 3D tour and make yourself feel at home right away. Explore the cabins with ensuite shower and toilet, the cupboards for storing your luggage and the common areas to eat, drink or play games with your fellow crewmates.

Cabins

On board Bark EUROPA we have 11 cabins available for voyage crew, three 2-person cabins, four 4-person cabins and four 6-person cabins. The classic bunks are very comfortable and each bunk has its own set of sheets, duvet and towels.  

If you are travelling as a couple you can decide to book a 2-person cabin but you can also be placed together with another couple in a 4-person cabin. Single travellers can find their bunk in a 4- or 6-person cabin (male or female cabins). During Antarctica expeditions or long ocean crossings a maximum of 5 persons will be placed in a 6-person cabin. We cannot guarantee specific cabins or bunks, but preferences can be noted down. The final schedule will be made on board by the captain.

Cabins - Bark EUROPA
All cabins have an ensuite shower and toilet and enough cabinets to shore your luggage.

Sails

As a three masted bark, EUROPA has a lot of sails. Once on board, you will get to learn the names of the sails soon enough, but for those eager to get a head start, please find the list of names below.

A. Flying jibI. Fore RoyalQ. Main Topgallant
B. Outer jibJ. Fore SkysailR. Main Royal
C. Inner jibK. Main Topmast StaysailS. Main Skysail
D. Fore Topmast StaysailL. Main Topgallant StaysailT. Mizzen Staysail
E. Foresail / ForecourseM. Main Royal StaysailU. Mizzen Top Staysail
F. Fore Lower TopsailN. Main Sail / Main CourseV. Mizzen Topgallant Staysail
G. Fore Upper TopsailO. Main Lower TopsailW. Mizzen
H. Fore TopgallantP. Main Upper TopsailZ. Gaff Topsail
Sails of EUROPA
Learn the names of all the sails of Bark EUROPA

Living areas

With different areas such as the library, the lounge, poker corner and deckhouse, there is a place for everyone. In the deckhouse you will find the ships bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine with your fellow crewmates, play a board or card game or just enjoy a good talk. On the tween deck level, you will find the lounge. Breakfast is served here but this area is also used by the guides to give their lectures and show their movies. During ocean crossings, the main deck is where most of the action is. It will be our 365-view bar, outdoor buffet, education room and chalkboard for sailtraining.

FAQ

What are the technical details of the ship?
Build1911
Home portScheveningen, Netherlands
LOA56 meter
Width7,4 meter
Draught3,9 meter
Hight33 meter
Maximum sails up1250 m2
Engines2 x 365 pk Caterpillar
Call signPDZS
What is the maximum speed of Bark EUROPA?

The max hull speed is just over 13 knots. In reality it is just 12,5 knots.

How long does it take to hoist all sails up?

It takes about 45 minutes to hoist all sails.

How long does it take to take all sails down?

It takes about 5 minutes to take all sails down.

How much rope do we have on board?

Including all sheets, halyards, clew and buntlines, brasses and mooringlines, there is 5,5 kilometer rope on board.

What is the angle Bark EUROPA can sail on?

EUROPA can sail on a 65 degrees close hauled course.