When was Kaskelot built?

Kaskelot was built in 1948 by J. Ring Andersen, Denmark, with her most recent refit in 2013.

How long is Kaskelot?

Kaskelot is 47 metres (154 feet) long.

How much does it cost to charter Kaskelot?

Price on application. Contact Classic Charters for availability and full terms.

classic tall ship for charter

Kaskelot

Built 1948 · Refit 2013 · 47 m · 154 ft · 45 guests · 16 crew

At a glance

Kaskelot is a 47 m (154 ft) classic tall ship built by J. Ring Andersen, Denmark in 1948 and refitted in 2013. She sleeps 45 guests with 16 crew. She is available for crewed charter, with rates on request, cruising Northern Europe.

Kaskelot is the last fully wooden tallship sailing today. She has under gone a complete refit in 2012/14 and is now in perfect condition for worldwide cruising.

Kaskelot was originally a traditional Baltic Trader built in 1948 by J. Ring-Andersen, one of the world’s most reputable shipyards, for the Royal Greenland Trading Company at the Svendborg shipyard in Denmark.

During the 1960s Kaskelot worked as a support vessel for fisheries in the Faroe Islands. She was purchased by Square Sail, UK in 1981 and converted to replicate a traditional three masted Barque double topsail, going on to feature in many TV and film productions, including Return to Treasure Island, The Three Musketeers, David Copperfield and Shackleton.

From her 2014 Bristol base, Kaskelot will be available for charter opportunities, filming requirements, and/or potential purchase.

Photos : by kind permission and accredited to Rick Tomlinson

Planning a charter aboard Kaskelot

What a week costs

Her rates are on request. We will send them with her availability and full terms.

How charter costs add up

Who she suits

For day charters and events she takes up to 45 guests.

Where she cruises

Worldwide.

Home port: Bristol.

Kaskelot: questions answered

How many guests does Kaskelot take?: Kaskelot sleeps 45 guests.
How many crew are on board Kaskelot?: Kaskelot has 16 crew.
When was Kaskelot built?: Kaskelot was built in 1948 by J. Ring Andersen, Denmark, with her most recent refit in 2013.
How long is Kaskelot?: Kaskelot is 47 metres (154 feet) long.
How much does it cost to charter Kaskelot?: Price on application. Contact Classic Charters for availability and full terms.
Where can I charter Kaskelot?: Worldwide.