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The women and girls of the Lord Nelson prepare for their maiden voyage.
The first all-female crew to compete in a Tall Ships race will make their maiden voyage at this year's event, which is being hosted by Liverpool - the European Capital of Culture. The team of 50 women and girls will be made up of 40 girl guides, none of whom have any previous sailing experience. Several of them have disabilities.
They will be led by Captain Clare Cupples Lord Nelson and her crew of ten professional female sailors. The Class A vessel was world's first ship to be specifically designed and built for people with physical impairments. They will set sail for the first race on Monday 21st July, heading for the port of Maloy in Norway.
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Wishing you all a fantastic voyage and well done with your position so far! Brilliant. It's gorgeously sunny in Alne, North Yorkshire so hope it's carm and gentle with you too!
I watched this superb ship launched at Wivenhoe on the river Colne in Essex.Sadly it was the last ship built in this small shipyard,wich is now a housing developement.
Prince Andrew launched her and she looked magnificent,on that day I lost my reading glasses and they were returned to me abot 18 months later,with no explanation or letter.Having spentsome years 1951-1954 with the riveters at Cammel Lairds,mainly on H.M.S.Ark Royal I really appreciate the stunning lines of these wonderful vessels.
What a fantastic example of what Girlguiding has to offer our young women. Girls in the lead!!
They may be the first completely all girl crew but last year on Rona II there was a crew of 20 girls, instructed by 3 men and 1 woman who won class D in the race from Stockholm to Szczecin. Girls are just as capable as men!
Hi Clare
I came aboard your Barque 3 last Friday and I thought it was great to see the electric chair lift in action,so simple to use and compact.I also noticed that there was a wooden trim going around the edges of the deck,is this to give wheelchair users an idea of where they are moving in rough weather ?
Anyway give my best wishes to the rest of the crew and keep in touch,bye for now.
A good video with clear, interesting info. Well done girls.
My mum sailed on her about 8 years ago and found it to be a great experience. She passed away 4 years ago, and when we sorted her belongings, we found her certificate to say she had taken part. We were so proud of her and we will be cheering on the Lord Nelson in her memory.
Thanks for video, we really enjoyed it. Lots of luck.
Its great to see such a marvel. As a Disabled man I'm envious of the chance the girls are getting. I will be following the progress. Good winds be your friend.
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Come on girls not far now - you're nearly there! All the best, we've been tracking you all the way! I wish the mist had cleared so we could have seen you passing Orkney - we nearly would have had time to get the boat to Westray to get a closer look (you seemed to be there for a while!) Have fun in Maloy!
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