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Derwent Hunter is a 90ft Timber Topsail Schooner. She is
sailed by an experienced crew of 3 with up to 21 passengers
to accompany them for their journey. Built in 1945 in Port
Cygnet Tasmania, Derwent Hunter was purchased by the
CSIRO in 1950. The vessel was assigned by the CSIRO to sail
and fish the continental shelf. During this time she
conducted oceanographic fisheries research where she
discovered the deepest underwater trench in the Pacific as
well as the highest underwater mountain between here and
New Zealand. Both were named after this fine vessel. Now
retired to the Whitsundays, she really is a magnificent
vessel.
The opportunity now exists for you to enjoy a piece of
Australian high seas history. You are invited to join
the crew aboard the magnificent 90ft Schooner
"Derwent Hunter" as she carries you as far away from
the normal humdrum of life as you desire. Sit back,
relax and be pampered and have the sailing adventure
of a lifetime, on one of the last truly classical
Australian trading Schooners.
The "Derwent Hunter" boasts five comfortable
separate cabins, with the feel of yesteryear. Join the
crew and help sail, or just sit back and enjoy the magic
of the Whitsundays National Park aboard one of
Australia's most revered tall ships. |
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