solway-lass

Solway Lass



3 days and 3 nights
Experience sailing as it was a century ago on this on this outstanding remodelled vessel.
from $576
Solway Lass includes:
- 3 days and 3 nights
- 32 passengers and 6 crew
- Shared and private accommodation available

Departs Tuesdays and Saturdays.


Description:
The air conditioned private double/twin and share cabins, feature teak and cedar walls along with Jarrah timber trims. Solway Lass also has a bar area serving icy cold drinks and an outdoor dining room which boasts the most beautiful Whitsunday views.

Solway Lass provides guests with the opportunity to experience sailing as it was a century ago. Guests are welcome to assist the crew hoist the sails and steer the ship, or otherwise just relax on the huge decks and take in the views the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park provides. Lay in the bow net while the water washes 12ft below and onto the bow. Relax in the bar area, read a book, make new friends, enjoy an icy cold drink. When at anchor, have a swing on our 50ft Tarzan Rope....Ahhhhhhh! A unique way to enter the water.

Solway Lass Background:
  • Specifications: Length 127ft (33m) including Bow Sprit. - Beam of 20ft - Weight 170 tonnes. 11 sails with a sail area of 5500 square feet. 11 Air Conditioned Guest Cabins, fully covered Saloon/Bar Area complete with Bar. Separate Male and Female Bathrooms with domestic style toilets and hot showers. 240V Power Available.
  • Amazing History: Built 1902 in Holland of German Steel with Timber decking as a sail powered cargo vessel. Originally named Stina. In 1905 sold and renamed to "Adolf", working in and around the Baltic and North Sea. In 1915 seized as a prize of war by the British and used as a Q-Ship during WWI. At the end of WWI, worked as a coal, produce and stone carrying vessel between Liverpool and Scottish Ports. In 1924 sold to a Scottish firm in Solway Firth where she was renamed Solway Lass. When WWII broke out the Germans seized the Solway Lass as a prize of war where she was used to supply their armed forces. During the war, Solway Lass hit a mine and was badly damaged, however, the Germans repaired the hull for use as a sail-powered icebreaker. After WWII, Solway Lass served in the South Pacific as a cargo vessel. In 1983 a Sydney businessman purchased Solway Lass in Fjii and from 1983 to 1985 it was rebuilt. In 1988, it took pride of place in the 1st Fleet re-enactment of the Tall Ships into Sydney Harbour. In the late 1998 Southern Cross Sailing Adventures purchased Solway Lass from Matilda Cruises Sydney. Early 1999 remodelled for overnight 3 days & 3 nights sailing holidays in the Whitsundays.

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