Tecumseth
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The warship H.M.S. Tecumseth is a 124' replica of her namesake which was originally built in Chippewa in 1814 before her eventual transfer to the Penetanguishene Naval Establishment in 1817.

Today’s ship was commissioned at the 1994 Georgian Bay Marine Heritage Festival where she received an historic warrant officially reinstating her as an honorary ship in the British Navy.  The replica was designed from original British admiralty plans and has been built to appear as close as possible to the original ship.

Because of her active use some modern materials have been employed in her construction. The hull is made of steel, deck and masts are fir, and deck rails are fir over steel. Rigging uses traditional manila, steel cable with manila surround, and Roblon (a synthetic hemp).

H.M.S. Tecumseth also carries up-to-date navigation and safety equipment. She flies a total of eight sails consisting of mainsail, foresail, jib, flying jib, gaff topsail, staysail, topgallant, and topsail.

Sparred Length: 125'

Beam: 29'

Sail Area: 4900'²

Photo courtesy of www.tallshipnewswire.com

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