How can I find some history on the training ship Danmark? I have found a picture of my grandfather wearing a sailors hat with "Skoleskibet Danmark" on it. He was born in 1878 and looks to be about 12-14 years of age in the photo. He was born in Nysted, but was sent to Copenhagen to train. Can anyone out there point me in the right direction or give me any information.
thanks,
Brenda
Bernier, St. Thomas
26-May-2012 01:51
Does any cadet who was on the Danmark in St. Thomas in 1965 know the name of the youngest cadet on board?
jorgen arnsdprff
04-Dec-2009 05:57
The state's training ship "Danmark" was built in 1933, Its a full squarerigged ship of 777 tons. Cadets can, after taking a course in basic seamanship ashore, further their education by being accepted for the training cruise. The cruise takes about 8 months. The ship has a capacity of up to 80 cadets, (wishing to become navigators) plus the officers and instructors.
The ship is part of the ministry of shipping. not an exact verbatum translation but the one that makes the most sense
jorgen arnsdorff
Kathy H - USA
10-Oct-2008 14:32
I am trying to translate verbage found on the back of a picture of the Danmark. My friends father trained on the ship in the late 20's, early 30's. he recently passed away and this was uncovered while clearing out the house for sale. If possible, please translate the following....
Statens skoleskib Danmark er bygget 1933 og er at fuldskib pa 777 BRT. Elever kan efter kursus pa en somandsskole i land supplere uddannelsen pa skoleskibet. Der antages op til 8o elever, som onsker at uddane sig til navigatorer. Et togt varer ca. 8 maneder. Skibet er underlagt Direcktoratet for Sofartsuddannelse.