The Ship / Specs

Ship Specs

DUEN is a gaff rigged ketch and Norwegian in design. She is built of Norwegian pitch pine, constructed with 14cm (9") sawn frames and double planked throughout the mid-section, making her truly a solid heritage vessel.

L.O.A. - 22m (72 ft) - L.O.D. 15.24 m (50 ft)
Beam: 5.49 m (18 ft)
Construction: Norwegian pitch pine on pine and oak

Engine: Gardner 6 LXB 150 HP
Fuel Capacity: 400 Gallons
Water Capacity: 800 Gallons

Norway 1939 - 1969

• DUEN was built in 1939 to exacting standards in Norway. She spent 30 years in the Norwegian commercial fishing fleet.
• 1971 - 1986. DUEN was converted to her present rigging for world travel and explored the oceans as a private lifestyle adventure of the Fletcher family.
• 1986 - present. Ownership changed hands in May 1986. Under the careful supervision of Michael and Manon Hobbis, DUEN was equipped with a full range of navigational and safety equipment, to meet US and Canadian Coast Guard requirements.
• 1993 - 1994. The interior of the vessel was completely renovated including new electrical system and new water tanks.

• 1999 - 2000. New pilothouse constructed.
• 2000. New deck laid and engine replaced and upgraded.
• 2004. Radiating heating system installed and renovated heads (washrooms).
• DUEN is certified as a Passenger Carrying Vessel by the Canadian Coast Guard and is fully inspected annually. She holds current certification to carry up to 20 persons on day sail, 16 on overnight expeditions, and all navigation and safety equipment onboard exceed Coast Guard requirements.
• Complete First Aid Kit