Met de Cargill PV naar Sail Amsterdam.
KRI (Kapal perang Republiek Indonesia) Dewaruci.
De KRI Dewaruci ligt aan de Noordwal en heeft nummer 35.
The KRI Dewaruci (sometimes spelled Dewa Ruci or Dewarutji) is a Class A tall ship owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy. She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet. The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world.
Built in Germany by HC Stülcken & Sohn, the Dewaruci is a barquentine. Construction on the Dewaruci began in 1932, but was suspended due to the outbreak of World War II, which caused heavy damage to the shipyard where she was being constructed. She was finally completed in 1952 and launched in 1953. Since then, she has been based out of Surabaya on the Java Sea. Her name and figurehead represent and display the mythological Indonesian god of truth and courage.
Until now, KRI Dewaruci still operating and periodicaly visits other foreign countries to meet other tall ships around the world.
The Dewaruci also participates in tall ship races and events around the world. As a unique feature, the ship has her own marching band. In 2010 the "Dewaruci"'s marching band delighted and entertained the crowds in Hartlepool at the Tall Ships Crew Parade. Their energy, enthusiasm, and skill won them the prize for the best crew in the crew parade.
In oktober 2008 was ik met Ayu Pijnen aanwezig bij de overdacht van de "KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda" aan de marine van Indonesia. Een zeer modern corvette.
"KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda".
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