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A brief History of the Albatros |
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1899:
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Built for Capt. Jon Muller and used for cargo carrying between Holland and the Baltic. Survives World War I under Capt. Muller. | |||
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1920:
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Muller sells Albatros to Capt. Lolk from Svendborg (Dk). | ||||
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1933:
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Lolk installs her first engine (80Hp) | ||||
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1941:
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Lolk sells Albatros to Capt. Rasmussen from Hobro (DK) | ||||
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1941:
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Rasmussen keeps trading through World War II and uses Albatros to rescue Jews and political dissidents out of Nazi-occupied Denmark to neutral Sweden carrying back guns and explosives for the Danish Resistance crammed between her cargo. | ||||
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1964:
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Rasmussen reduces rigging to steadying sails and installs a stronger engine. | ||||
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1978:
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Capt. Rasmussen retires after 37 years on Albatros. Albatros laid up in Copenhagen. | ||||
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1980:
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Capt. Ton Brouwer buys Albatros and sails her to Amsterdam. | ||||
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1983:
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Albatros undergoes a complete restoration under supervision of Germanischer Loyd. | ||||
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1987:
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Albatros recommissioned as a sailing cargo vessel with classification GL 100 A4K. | ||||
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1987:
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Ton Brouwer captains the Albatros as Europe's last cargoship under sail in the Home Trade and the Baltic taking on disaffected youths as crew and sailing about 20,000 nautical miles per year to several ports around Northwest Europe. | ||||
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1990:
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Albatros becomes a regular visitor in the port of Wells-next-the-Sea bringing more than 100 cargos of soyabean meal from the continent. | ||||
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1996:
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On September 5th 1996 the Dutch cargo ketch Albatros delivered 100 tons of soyabean meal from the Dutch port of Rotterdam to the North Norfolk port of Wells-next-the-Sea. Those who stood on the quay two days later and watched her sail back to Rotterdam were present at an historic moment. For Albatros, was the last sail driven cargo ship in Europe and this marked the end of her 98 year career as a freight carrier. | ||||
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1997:
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Cargohold refurbished and Albatros is converted to a fully licensed sailing passenger ship. | ||||
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1998:
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Albatros chartered by Greenpeace and used as a waterborne venue for children's environmental education along the coast of Holland. August 2000: Albatros is officially invited to SAIL AMSTERDAM. | ||||
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2001:
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Albatros based in Wells-next-the-Sea where members of Wells maritime community have formed a trust called "The Albatros Project" to support the use of the ship as an educational centre. In order to keep her commercially viable the Albatros is available for luxury cruises, sail training, executive development and corporate entertainment. She is suitably equipped for these different functions. Capacity: Cruising and sail training 16 guests. Day sailing offshore 36 guests, Day sailing inshore or quay side 75 guests. | ||||
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2005:
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The Albatros Project stops and the trust is dissolved. In addition to the sailing program Ton Brouwer looks at the possibilities of using the ship as a bar, restaurant,music venue and B&B alongside the Wells Quay. After approval of his plans by the Wells Harbour Commissioners Ton Brouwer obtains his publican license and a premises license for the ship from North Norfolk District Council. A brand new chapter in the history of the ship starts with the first customers coming on board for a pint of Woodfords Wherry and Dutch Pancakes. | ||||
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2008:
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The Albatros makes its last commercial sailing trip with guests in July. From then on the sale of real ales and pancakes becomes a full time all year round business. | ||||
| Bar and Restaurant | |||||
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| The former cargo hold is now a restaurant and bar, where we serve a variety of traditional Dutch Pancakes and other Dutch specialities. Our Bar offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Since 2010 we have been listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for our excellent range of local real ales from Woodforde's Brewery in Woodbastwick: Wherry, Nelson's Revenge and Sundew. | |||||
| Live Music | |||||
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| Music is a very important part of the boat. In the last couple of years the Albatros has become well known as a very unusual but exciting venue for live music. Throughout the year on every Friday, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon we have a variety of musicians playing below deck. For our music programme see the Albatros Music Blog. | |||||
| Quayside Functions | |||||
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| The Albatros can be hired for private and corporate parties. Our Bar and Restaurant can accommodate approximate 50 people, ideal for birthdays, wedding receptions, dinner parties or other celebrations. In fine weather, approximate 85 people can be catered for by using the deck as well as the function room. The bar offers award winning real ale from Woodforde's brewery in Norfolk and an extensive range of other beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. The ship's galley can provide a range of different menus for functions from finger food to 3 or 4 course meals. Book here or phone Capt. Ton Brouwer on 07979087228 for further enquires and prices. | |||||
| Wells-next-to-the-sea | |||||
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| Situated on the North
Norfolk Coast, Wells is located in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty' containing some of Europe's most extensive saltwater marshes.
With miles of beach and teeming with birdlife, the area is ideal
for those who wish to get away from the 'rat race' and walk/sail
under a seemingly endless sky. Wells is a small port town with a long-standing commercial past. Although there has been a great deal of growth over the last thirty years, the original centre is relatively unchanged with a large green surrounded by fine Georgian buildings. Wells is best know for its magnificent beach which merges into that of Holkham to allow the walker hours of pleasure.4 North Norfolk has good infrastructure and Wells is just over thirty miles from the historical city of Norwich with its rapidly growing international airport and direct rail links with London and other major urban centres in both the UK and Europe. |
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| Bed & Breakfast on board the Albatros | |||||
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| TApart from having a drink or a meal on the Albatros you can rent one of the former crew cabins for bed & breakfast thus the Albatros provides a unique opportunity to experience life on board a traditional sea going sailing vessel, without getting sea sick. From Albatros you will have fantastic views over Wells harbour and marshes. Accompanied children and dogs are welcome on board. For more information book here or contact Capt. Ton Brouwer 07979087228. | |||||
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