Fryderyk Chopin is named after the famous Polish composer of the same name. It was built between 1990-92 in “Dora” shipyard, in Gdansk. The ship was designed by Zygmunt Choren, the author of “Pogoria” and “Dar Młodziezy”. “Fryderyk Chopin” is the youngest of the Polish tall ships.
"Fryderyk Chopin" has a long bowsprit which means she can set five headsails and take advantage of light winds. There are as many as 6 yards on every mast, which is extremely rare. The rigging surface is 1200m2.
The ship has been owned by the European School of Law and Administration in Warsaw since 2000. Currently, STS “Fryderyk Chopin” still serves the same purpose. It hosts Schools Afloat, Cruises of Architects, Academies under Sails, cruises organized as part of the Baltic University Programme.
Information about Fryderyk Chopin:
Nationality: Poland
Length: 54,74 meters
Width: 8,5 meters
Height: 32 meters
Previous visits to Esbjerg during TSR: 3 (2001, 2014 & 2018)
Open ship: You are welcome to visit Fryderyk Chopin Friday July 8th 10am-12pm and Saturday July 9th 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm.