STS Young Endeavour underway off the east coast of NSW as it makes its way back to its home port of Sydney.
Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour is Australia's sail training flagship. Young Endeavour was gifted to the people of Australia by the British government in 1988, as a gift to celebrate Australia's bicentenary.
Although operated by the Royal Australian Navy, Young Endeavour is primarily used to provide youth development and sail training to Australian youth through the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme.
Up to 24 young Australians embark on each voyage and participate in the internationally recognised program, delivered by the Navy staff crew. Since 1988, over 14 000 young Australians have participated in the program, which develops teamwork, leadership, communication, resilience and instils a sense of community responsibility.
Specifications
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| Commanding Officer |
Lieutenant Commander Adam Farley |
|---|---|
| Type |
Sail Training Ship |
| International Callsign |
VMGW |
| Home Port |
Fleet Base East |
| Builder |
Brooke Marine Ltd |
| Launched |
2 June 1987 |
| Dimensions & Displacement | |
| Displacement | 239 tonnes |
| Length | 44 metres |
| Beam | 7.8 metres |
| Draught | 4.0 metres |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 14 knots (under sail) |
| Complement | |
| Crew |
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