Historic Ships

Johanna Lucretia will be coming to Plymouth Pirates Weekend!

Where will the ship be and when can I go onboard?

The Johanna Lucretia will be moored on Sutton Harbour on Sunday 18 May only. You can step aboard the historic vessel between 10am and 4pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to walkaround her deck, pull on some ropes and pretend to steer her while dressing up in some pirate costume pieces for great photo opportunities. The staff onboard will be able to explain the charitable work carried out by The Island Trust as they provide unique sailing voyages, opportunities and day sails and help motivate young people through sailing. There is also the opportunity to discuss the different careers in sailing as well as opportunities to volunteer with us to help maintain her.

About the ship:

The Vessel (JL) is the only UK flagged Topsail Schooner in sail training. Built in Holland in 1945, in a shipyard in Ghent, Belgium, JL celebrates her 80th birthday this year. Originally built as a fishing vessel she changed to commercial use in 1952. JL is built out of oak hull planking on strong oak frames with three separate watertight bulkheads. In the 90’s JL sailed in Gibraltar, the Caribbean as well as the Eastern coast of the United States.

Due to her striking appearance as a pirate ship JL has appeared in a number of films such as Riddle of the Sands, Amazing Grace and a production with Sky TV.

Discover everything to see at Pirates Weekend including:

• Entertainment programme
• Jeremiah's Journey Fun Run
• Sea Shanty Bands
• Exhibitors
• The Pirate Weekend Trail
• The Best Dressed Pirate Competition
• Travel information
• Access information