Introduction

The world of sailing ships is much more diverse than most people realize. Not only are there many types of sailing vessels, but these ships can be found all over the globe in various shapes, sizes, and designs. Some are designed for luxury while others are built for speed or for practical purposes. This article will explore some of the most beautiful sailing ships in existence today and how their design differs from more traditional vessels which have been around for hundreds of years.

Sea Cloud

The Sea Cloud is a German-built sailing cruise ship. It was originally designed by the Hamburg-based firm, Lürssen Yachts. The ship was launched in 1931 and was built for the shipping magnate Walter von Haffner.

After World War II, it was requisitioned by the United States Navy as a troop transport vessel during the Berlin Air Lift. In 1948, it returned to civilian service under its original name before being sold to several different owners over time until it finally ended up back with its original family owners in 2008.

Fearless

“Fearless” is a sailing ship built in 2001 and designed by Bruce Farr. It’s length is 53 meters and has a weight of 42 tons. It can accommodate nine crew members and thirty passengers.

Dynamique 42

The Dynamique 42 is a beautiful sailing yacht designed by Dubois Naval Architects and built by Dynamique Yachts. It’s a modern version of the classic Dehler 34, which was originally built in 1956 by Dehler Yachts (now Dynamique Yachts). The hull shape is based on the original design while incorporating modern construction methods and materials, resulting in an elegant and efficient vessel with plenty of room below deck for storage.

The Dynamique 42 boasts an asymmetric spinnaker that provides impressive acceleration when running downwind. The rig can be set up to sail singlehanded or with a crew of 6-7 people, who will enjoy plenty of elbow room for socializing around the dining table or relaxing on deck after dinner.

Sea Cloud II

The Sea Cloud II was built in 1931 by Sparkman & Stephens. She was designed to cruise the Caribbean, and her size comes out at 157.5 meters (515 feet) long, 15.7 meters (51 feet) wide, and 6,560 gross tons. Her crew consisted of 31 members who could serve 42 passengers in three classes.

The ship’s design has been praised for its streamlined look that makes it resemble a cloud passing on the water’s surface rather than an actual ship.

Ethereal

Ethereal, a modern version of a classic sailing yacht, is a sloop with a length of 24 meters. It was built in 2001 and designed by Philippe Briand. The ship is made mostly out of aluminum, which makes it very light (about 50 tons). The Ethereal has 5 sails: mainsail, jibsails and staysails on each side of the ship and an asymmetrical spinnaker sail too.

The crew consists only 6 people! 3 sailors make up its core team while another 3 are needed for winching duty since this vessel uses winches instead of hydraulics to raise and lower sails.

Artemis

While many sailing ships are built for racing and competition, the latter only being a secondary purpose, Artemis is a different story. She was designed by Philippe Starck and built in 2011, with her hull constructed from steel and aluminum. While she might seem like an ordinary ship at first glance, there’s nothing ordinary about this one: she has two masts of equal height that support three sails each (with two on either side of a central mast). Her length is 80 meters long; her width is 18 meters wide; her draft is 4 meters deep; her displacement weight is 300 tons (her gross tonnage); she has 8 cabins available for guests who want to travel on board—and they’re also welcome to use one of its two swimming pools!

It would be easy enough to call this vessel “sophisticated” or even “classy,” but those words don’t exactly capture all that makes it so special. For starters: it was built in France by Alain Thébault Yacht Design for cruising purposes only (although some races have been held on board). It’s important not just because it looks nice but also because it represents what we hope will happen with our oceans—that we’ll start seeing more ships like these moving around our seas instead of ones made purely out of plastic waste.

Adix

The Adix is a modern sailing yacht that was built in 2014 by Feadship. It has a raked bow and counter stern, with the main deck rising toward the stern, providing more space for socializing. The yacht’s interior design includes an atrium with glass stairs leading up to the bridge deck, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of their surroundings while standing on transparent floors overhanging open spaces below them.

Ganesha

The Ganesha is a luxury superyacht built in 2014, with a length of 68.9 meters and height of 20 meters. It displaces 11,000 tonnes and has a speed of 14 knots. The crew consists of 28 people, while it can carry 12 passengers comfortably.

Maltese Falcon

• The Maltese Falcon is a sailing yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman. It was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 10 guests and 8 crew members.
• At 68 meters long, it’s a bit smaller than many of its peers but still has a lot to offer onboard. There are two main saloons, both with panoramic views of the sea thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that extend up three stories. The aft deck has an outdoor dining area, while there’s also a retractable berth on the foredeck for overnight stays at anchorages or coves along your route.*

Neptune

• Neptune is a luxury sailing yacht built by Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman in 2019.
• It was designed by Dubois Naval Architects and has a length of over 140 meters.
• The main mast is 50 meters high, while the height of the stern castle is 20 meters. The yacht has been fitted with a carbon fiber rig providing approximately one million pounds of lifting force at sea level, allowing it to attain speeds in excess of 18 knots under sail alone (36km/h).

The future of sailing ships will be a combination of classic and modern designs.

The future of sailing ships is a combination of classic and modern designs. It will be a long time before we see the end of the classic type of sailing ship, as they are beautiful and romantic. They are also a great way to travel, particularly if you want to do so in an environmentally friendly way. You can buy or charter a modern or classic-styled ship today to enjoy all these benefits!

Conclusion

As you can see, sailing ships are still around and they are getting more beautiful. The future of sailing ships will be a combination of classic and modern designs.