World's largest sailing ship visits Harwich 4/8/21

[LittleSister]

Got this message from RHYC yesterday, and thought others might be interested.

'Largest Sailing Vessel in the World
For those who are interested, the largest sailing vessel in the world "Golden Horizon" will be in Harwich on 4th August. She is due to arrive at 0600 and depart 1700.'

With such precise times indicated, presumably it won't be arriving and departing under sail.

A bit about the ship here -
Golden Horizon - Wikipedia

 

[Seashoreman]

Saw that anchored off Cowes about 10days ago. Certainly impressive sight.

 

[johnalison]

Any idea where ‘in Harwich’ is? I presume she will be tied up somewhere such as Parkstone.

 

[LittleSister]

Any idea where ‘in Harwich’ is? I presume she will be tied up somewhere such as Parkstone.

No, but shouldn't be hard to spot!

(I imagine it will be near the town, rather than at Parkstone.)

 

[Biggles Wader]

She appears to be based at Dover for a short cruising season. She sailed from there last Saturday

 

[Stork_III]

No, but shouldn't be hard to spot!

(I imagine it will be near the town, rather than at Parkstone.)

At 162m length is Halfpenny pier long enough for her?

 

[Tomahawk]

I couldn't do that sort of thing.. I would be wanting to trim sails and sail her not sit on deck as self loading cargo.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

I also notice that "Ever Given" of Suez fame is currently in Felixstowe.

 

[DanTribe]

Any idea where ‘in Harwich’ is? I presume she will be tied up somewhere such as Parkstone.

Shotley had some spare berths but they will probably have to book for the Shipwreck.

 

[Aquaboy]

coming up channel as I ........
errrrrr......post this...

 

[Marmalade]

Saw that 5 master as were were heading back to Shotley from Dover the other day... offshore of us by c. 5 miles

 

[Bajansailor]

More photos of her on Marinetraffic
GOLDEN HORIZON (Passenger) Registered in Croatia - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 9793545, MMSI 238021000, Call Sign 9A6701

I was wondering what had happened to Royal Clipper's 'big sister' - Little Sister's wiki link mentions that the Royal Clipper folk had a dispute with the Builders, and she is now operated by Tradewind Voyages .
Our Ship - Tradewind Voyages

Royal Clipper had / has a few of her square sails stowed conventionally, ie there were lines (buntlines?) for hauling the sail up to the yard, where the crew would then do a 'proper' stow aloft with the rope gaskets.
But all of the square sails on Golden Horizon appear to be furling inside the yards.
ROYAL CLIPPER (Passenger Ship) Registered in Malta - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 8712178, MMSI 215813000, Call Sign 9HA2796

My parents went on a cruise on Royal Clipper about 10 or 12 years ago from here, and they were very impressed by her.

 

[DavidonMersea]

Where is she now? I can't see her on the Harwich webcams

 

[englishrobs]

Where is she now? I can't see her on the Harwich webcams

Looks like she's up in the international terminal, according to latest AIS. I'm not aware of a webcam up there.

 

[DavidonMersea]

Looks like she's up in the international terminal, according to latest AIS. I'm not aware of a webcam up there.

Ha'penny pier left shows the international terminal in the distance, and the Harwich Hook ferry can be seen up there. However, it might be behind the survey vessel

 

[Bigplumbs]

Went out with my friend in his Rib today and filmed this about 2 hours ago. Very impressive Ship

 

[LONG_KEELER]

Went out with my friend in his Rib today and filmed this about 2 hours ago. Very impressive Ship

Impressed how early some sail was set .

Probably has an "Eco Boost" button near the wheel .