The Bark Europa has sailed every ocean and visited every continent, earning the reputation as a first-class world wonderer. This majestic three-masted ship, equipped with 30 sails, has been a prominent participant in many Tall Ships Races since 1994. Notably, in 2000, Europa secured first place in one of the legs and second overall in the Transatlantic match series.
Following this success, she ventured to Korea for the Tall Ships Races, explored Antarctica, and completed numerous ocean crossings between the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. In 2009, Europa competed in the Trans Atlantic Challenge, and between 2012 and 2014, she embarked on a remarkable circumnavigation of the globe. During this journey, she participated in the Tall Ships Race from Sydney to Auckland and clinched first place.
Nowadays she regularly explores Antarctica, bringing adventurers from South America to the white continent at the end of the world.
In summary, the Bark Europa is a true world traveler, embodying the spirit of adventure and exploration.
Built in 1911 in Hamburg and originally named ‘Senator Brockes’, the Europa began her journey as a lightship on the Elbe River. In 1986, Harry Smidt acquired the vessel and embarked on a significant refit, transforming her for a new adventurous chapter. The ship was relocated to the Netherlands and meticulously rebuilt into a bark, a square-rigged, three-mast sailing vessel, renamed Europa.
Since her complete renovation in 1994, Bark Europa has been sailing the world’s oceans as a sail training ship and the ultimate explorer.
Step aboard and get transported back to the early 20th century with the classical mahogany deckhouse, teak deck and floors, and authentic details. Bark Europa offers eleven comfortable cabins, each equipped with a private lavatory and shower. There are four two-person cabins, four four-person cabins, and four six-person cabins.
Shipping type: Bark
Homeport: Den Haag (NL)
Date built: 1911
Restored: 1994
Capacity: 48
Length: 56 m
Beam: 8,6 m
Draught: 3,2m
Sail: 1250 m2
Height of mast: 33 m
Engine capacity: 2 x Catapillar D343
Displacement: 303 GT