Raja Laut
Raja Laut is a two masted gaff rigged wooden schooner. Built in 2006, her hull and rigging are based on the designs of traditional European yachts and small trading ships of the 19th century.
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| History | |
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| Launched: | 2006 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 150 tons |
| Length: | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Beam: | 7.2 m (24 ft) |
| Installed power: | Yanmar 300 hp (220 kW) |
| Sail plan: | Gaff rig schooner |
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Design
The hull design is typical of traditional wooden schooners from Europe and America. The hull of Raja Laut was built of hard and resistant timber, a type of ironwood known as Belian or Ulin, forming a strong and watertight hull, with all fastening in '304' stainless steel. Emphasis on timber quality and symmetry of construction mean the hull lines provide for a smooth flow of water and excellent stability.[1]
Name
The Malay name Raja Laut, translates to "King of the Sea", is a reference to the history and maritime adventure stories of Joseph Conrad and the Malay Archipelago, South East Asia.
Luxury charter
Raja Laut is part of a number of sail charters that operates around the Asia-Pacific region. The vessel has only six cabins, with a maximum of 12 passengers.[2] In January 2011, Raja Laut was involved in a more unusual charter when she was hired as one of the sets for the making of a feature film about 50 German World War One marines left stranded by the light cruiser SMS Emden during the Battle of Cocos.[3] The film was being made by the veteran filmmaker Berengar Pfahl.[3]
See also
References
- "The Schooner Raja Laut".
- Narayan, Shoba (1 March 2007). "Cruise Control". Time.
- Fernando, Susitha R. (3 July 2011). "World locations made in Lanka". TV Times. The Sunday Times. Sri Lanka. Retrieved 18 January 2012.
External links
- Carraz, Ywan Georges (January 2011). "The Schooner Raja Laut". South East Asia Yachting. 6 (1): 56–60.