Phoenix (1929 ship)

The Phoenix is a ship built by Hjorne & Jakobsen at Frederikshavn, Denmark in 1929, originally as an Evangelical Mission Schooner.

Phoenix moored in the River Fowey, Cornwall
History
Denmark
NamePhoenix of Dell Quay
Port of registry Denmark
BuilderHjorne & Jakobsen at Frederikshavn, Denmark in 1929
AcquiredUnknown owners, 1974
NotesConverted to brigantine
History
United Kingdom
OwnerSquare Sail Shipyards
Port of registry United Kingdom, Charlestown Harbour, Cornwall
Acquired1988
RenamedSanta Maria, 1991
Notes1991, converted to the 15th century Caravel Santa Maria; 1996, converted to 2 masted Brig, reverted to original name Phoenix of Dell Quay
General characteristics
Class and typeSchooner, later brigantine
Length112 ft. LOA
Beam21.9 ft.
Draught8.5 ft.
Propulsion12 sails, 235 h.p. Volvo
ComplementCrew of 10

Missionary and cargo ship

Twenty years later she retired from missionary work and carried cargo until her engine room was damaged by fire. In 1974 she was bought by new owners who converted her into a Brigantine before being purchased by Square Sail in 1988. A first aid over-haul enabled her to sail back to the UK where she underwent a complete refit.[1]

Appearances in films

Caravel Santa Maria

During 1991 she was converted to the 15th century Caravel Santa Maria for Ridley Scott's film 1492: Conquest of Paradise. The ship was known as Santa Maria until, in 1996, due to increasing demand for period square-riggers, she was converted into a 2 masted Brig and reverted to her original name Phoenix of Dell Quay.[2]

Hornblower Series 3

Phoenix of Dell Quay was used as the ship Retribution in the Hornblower Series 3.

Film credits

Film credits include:

See also

References
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  1. https://woodenships.co.uk/sailing-yacht/tall-ship-phoenix/
  2. "Phoenix". Square Sail Shipyard Limited. Retrieved 27 January 2015.


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