STS Leeuwin II
The STS Leeuwin II is a tall ship based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The Leeuwin is a three-masted barquentine. It was built to a design by local naval architect Len Randell by Australian Shipbuilding Industries Pty Ltd and launched on 2 August 1986. It is currently operated by Leeuwin Ocean Adventure, a private not-for-profit organisation that runs youth training voyages along the West Australian coast.
The ship's overall length is and its beam. The hull is welded steel with a teak deck. The main mast is tall and, when fully rigged, the ship carries over of sails. A full crew consists of 55 people, consisting of 5 permanent crew, up to 10 volunteers, and 40 participants. The watch leaders take control of the four watch groups and lead the trainees through activities and ship duties on voyages of three days and more.
