HISTORY
The idea
for La Recouvrance was originally conceived in 1990.
She was modeled on the plans for the Iris, which was
designed by the French naval engineer Hubert in
1817. Originally, there had been five vessels built
from the Iris design, and these boats were employed
in the early nineteenth century as courier vessels
for the Navy. Eventually, their role was expanded to
include surveillance and protection of merchant
shipping off the African and West Indian coasts.
The proposal for a replica vessel was taken up by
several public and private interests in Brest, who
formed the association Goelette la Recouvrance
(Schooner Recouvrance) to oversee the project.
Construction on the ship began in 1991, and employed
both volunteer and paid labor. The partially
completed Recouvrance was launched at the Brest '92
maritime festival, and her rig was completed a year
later.
In 1996, management of the vessel was transferred to
SOPAB Brest.
Now, La Recouvrance sails regularly from Brest,
offering day sails for up to 25 passengers and
overnight sails for up to 12. She occasionally
attends maritime festivals, and has visited many
European nations.
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Name: |
La Recouvrance |
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Owner: |
Goelette la Recouvrance |
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Ordered: |
1990 |
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Builder: |
Chantier du Guip |
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Laid down: |
July 11, 1991 |
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Christened: |
July 14, 1992 |
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Completed: |
1993 |
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Homeport: |
Brest, France |
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Fate: |
tourist vessel |
