Colin Archer built, German sailing vessel RAKEL

RAKEL is a Colin Archer built vessel, dating from 1896.

She presently operates out of Bremerhaven, GERMANY, and can be reached through:

Falk Pfau
Butjadinger Strasse 51b
28197 Bremen, GERMANY


Webpage: www.rakel.de.vu e-mail: f.pfau@nord-com.net

Scantlings:

LOA: 28 m
Beam: 5.5 m
Draft: 2. 6 m
Year built: 1896
Homeport: Bremerhaven, GERMANY

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