Dunbrody (2001) facts for kids
Dunbrody at New Ross
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| Name | Dunbrody |
| Builder | J F Kennedy Trust |
| Launched | 11 February 2001 |
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| Displacement | 458 tonnes (451 long tons) |
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| Beam | 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Draft | 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) |
| Sail plan | Barque, sail area 940 m2 (10,100 sq ft) |
The Dunbrody is a large, three-masted sailing ship called a barque. It's a full-size copy of an old ship that sailed long ago. This replica was built in New Ross, Ireland, between 1997 and 2001. The J F Kennedy Trust led the project. Many people learned new skills while building it. They even fixed up an old dry dock to build the ship.
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Building the Dunbrody Replica
The Dunbrody was built with a lot of care. The main part of the ship, called the hull, was made from wooden planks over wooden frames. The main deck was also built with wooden planks on strong wooden beams.
Finishing Touches and Upgrades
Building the ship took a lot of work. At one point, funding paused. A German company, navcon.naval consulting GmbH, helped finish the inside. They added the ropes (rigging), deckhouse, and all the electrical and plumbing systems.
In 2006, another German company, Neptun Peenemuende GmbH, made the ship ready for passengers. They added two main engines and a special propeller at the front called a bowthruster. They also put in strong, watertight walls and a modern navigation system. After these upgrades, the ship sailed to England twice.
Originally, the masts were made of wood. In 2006, the lower parts of the masts were changed to steel. However, the top parts of the masts and other spars remained wood.
The Dunbrody Today
In 2010, the engines and electronics were removed. Now, the Dunbrody is a museum ship. It is permanently docked in New Ross.
Visiting the Dunbrody Famine Ship
Since May 2001, the replica Dunbrody has been open to visitors. You can find it at the quayside in New Ross. When you visit, you can explore an interactive exhibition. This show helps you imagine what life was like on an emigrant ship.
Learning About Emigrants
The Dunbrody also has a large database. This database lists many people who sailed from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales in the 1800s. It was put together with help from the Balch Institute. It's a great way to learn about the history of people moving to new lands.
See also
- Jeanie Johnston
- Dunbrody (1845), the original ship
