La Grace
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La Grace is a replica of a brig from the 18th century. The original ship of Augustine Herman (Augustin Heřman in Czech) bore this name (which roughly translates as “Graceful”) during merchant and exploratory travels around Europe, United States, Caribbean and across the Atlantic Ocean. La Grace was also renowned for her corsair activities.[citation needed] Especially well-known is her victory over two Spanish barques carrying sugar, tobacco and wine near the coast of Guatemala.[citation needed] This modern replica is utilised solely to teach the art of old-time seamanship. Her crew is mainly from the Czech Republic.
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La Grace near Athens, Greece | |
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Czech Republic | |
Name | La Grace (replica) |
Operator | LaGrace Inc. |
Laid down | 2008 |
Launched | 5 December 2010 |
Homeport | Prague, Czech Republic |
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Status | Active |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Brig |
Tons burthen | 126 tons |
Length | 23.8 m (78.1 ft) (LBP), 32.6 m (107 ft) Overall |
Height | 25 m (82.0 ft) (waterline to top of Rig height) |
Draft | 2.8 m (9.2 ft) |
Propulsion | Sails, diesel engine MAN D 2866 TE 375 hp (279,637.5 W) |
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