BELEM

Belem

• Lenght overall : 58m / 190ft
• Breadth: 8.8m / 29ft
• Gross tonnage: 534
• Rig: Three-masted bark
• Sail area: 1,200 m2 (22 sails)
• Engines: 2 x 300hp
• Speed: 9 knots
• Year: 1896
• Guests / Trainees: 48
• Crew: 16

A former French merchant ship, the Belem is listed as a historic monument. Eric first embarked as a watch officer in 1996, during the ship’s centenary. After a few seasons as Chief Officer, he was appointed Commander of the three-masted ship in 2003, the year he turned 30.