Kaiwo Maru (1989)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Japan | |
| Name | Kaiwo Maru (海王丸) |
| Owner | Japanese Government |
| Operator | Agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarer (海技教育機構) |
| Port of registry | Japan |
| Builder | Sumitomo Heavy Industries |
| Laid down | 8 July 1988 |
| Launched | 7 March 1989 |
| Completed | 12 September 1989 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Operational |
| Notes | |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Sail training vessel |
| Tonnage | 2,556 GT |
| Length |
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| Beam | 13.80 m (45.3 ft) |
| Height | 55.50 m (182.1 ft) |
| Draught | 6.9 m (23 ft) |
| Depth | 10.70 m (35.1 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 x Yanmar Z280-ST diesel engines |
| Sail plan |
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| Speed | 13 knots (24 km/h) |
| Range | 9,800 nautical miles (18,100 km) under power |
| Complement | 199 |
| Notes | |
Kaiwo Maru (海王丸, Kaiō-Maru) is a Japanese four-masted training barque tall ship. She was built in 1989 to replace a 1930 ship of the same name. She is 110.09 m (361.2 ft) overall, with a beam of 13.80 m (45.3 ft) and a depth of 6.6 m (22 ft). She is assessed as 2,556 GT. Propulsion is by two Yanmar Z280-ST diesel engines and a total of 2,760 m2 (29,700 sq ft) of sails. The engines have a total power of 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW) and can propel the ship at a maximum of 14.1 kn (26.1 km/h; 16.2 mph), with a normal service maximum of 13 kn (24 km/h; 15 mph). Kaiwo Maru has a range of 9,800 nmi (18,100 km; 11,300 mi) under power. The four masts are the fore mast, main mast, mizzen mast and jigger mast. The main mast is 43.50 m (142.7 ft).