The Fragata Libertad is the School-Ship of the Argentine Navy, and was built in the 1950's at the Rio Santiago shipyards near Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's maiden voyage was in 1962, and it continues to be the School-Ship with yearly Instruction voyages for the graduating Naval cadets.
It is currently (2006) undergoing a general overhaul which includes the addition of facilities for female cadets and crew in line with current diversity policies...
more
The Fragata Libertad is the School-Ship of the Argentine Navy, and was built in the 1950's at the Rio Santiago shipyards near Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's maiden voyage was in 1962, and it continues to be the School-Ship with yearly Instruction voyages for the graduating Naval cadets.
It is currently (2006) undergoing a general overhaul which includes the addition of facilities for female cadets and crew in line with current diversity policies in the Navy and the updating of the engines and navigation technology.
Its main characteristics are: Length (including bowsprit): 103.75m; Beam: 14.31m; Draft: 6.60m; Displacement: 3765 Tonnes; Masts: 3; Crew: 357 souls (including 150 naval cadets).
Rigging: Square rigged. Three masts (Fore, Main and Mizzen with boom) and bowsprit, with double topsails and 5 yardarms per mast, which can balance up to 45 degrees on each side. Five jibs are fixed to the bowsprit, the foremast has 5 square sails and two jibs, the mainmast has 5 square sails...
less
