About Bessie Ellen
Bessie Ellen is one of Britain’s last wooden coasting ketches still under sail and offers the chance for you to experience a Tall Ship sailing adventure.
Below decks, the former cargo-hold has been transformed to provide a large saloon and dining area. The bunks are comfortable and each equipped with a bunk light. A well equipped galley, combined heads and shower room with hot and cold running water completes the main living area.
Accommodation
Number of berths: | 20 |
Guest berths: | 12 |
Day trips in sheltered waters: | 60 (max) |
Day trips offshore: | 12 |
Reception/party on deck: | 90 |
Luxury dinner in saloon: | 32 |
Buffet in saloon: | 40 (max) |
Safety and Classification
Bessie Ellen sails under British flag and is equipped for worldwide operation. The vessel meets MCA and MECAL safety requirements and is fitted with modern navigation and communication equipment. Bessie Ellen carries a Class V & VI certificate for sheltered waters and MECAL Category O worldwide trading certificate. The professional crew hold STCW ’95 certificates. Safety and maintenance procedures are carried out in accordance with an ISM code approved by the MCA.
Particulars
Builder: | W.S. Kelly, Plymouth |
Year Built: | 1904 |
Displacement: | 98 tons |
Length Overall: | 35m / 115′ |
Draft: | 3m / 9’6″ |
Air Draft: | 24m / 80′ |
Beam: | 6m / 20′ |
Rig: | Gaff Ketch |
Sail Area: | 330m ² / 3550′ ² |
Number of Sails: | 8 |
Engine: | 310hp Volvo Penta |
Crew: | 4 (+2) |
Charter Berths: | 12 |