Pirate Ship Replica Delivered

NOA Marine, Inc. recently built and delivered 56 ft. pirate ship Royal Conquest to Buccaneer Adventure Cruises of St. Petersburg, Fla. The three-masted motor vessel was designed by naval architect Daniel J. Avoures to resemble a 17th century pirate ship, and is certified to carry 46 passengers on protected routes and 38 passengers on partially protected waters. Royal Conquest was designed to Lloyd's rules for wood and composite construction and is constructed of double-planked epoxy saturated plywood over Douglas fir and White Oak framing. The entire hull was sheathed with fiberglass epoxy laminate. The superstructure and bulwarks are planked with white cedar. The vessel's rigging sails are for appearance only. Royal Conquest is powered by twin Cummins 6B5.9M diesels through ZF 2.5:1 gears, giving a speed of 10 knots. Length, o.a.: 56.3 ft. Beam: 15 ft. Draft: 4.5 ft. Gross Tons: 30 Net Tons: 24 Depth: 6.5 ft. Engines: (2) Cummins 6B5.9M Speed: 10 knots Generator: Onan 8.0 MDKAL