This FDC and the special stamp was issued on the commissioning of Asgard II. This tall ship was a 104' long brigantine from Ireland, owned by the state and operated as a sail training ship. She was built in Wicklow, Ireland, and launched in 1981 as a replacement for the original Asgard. She has 372 square-metres of sail and boasts an unusual carved figure-head of Granuaile, the famous 16th century Pirate Queen. Her name comes from Norse mythology and means Home of the Gods. Thanks Hemant lovers of tall ships will love this.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Ireland - Asgard II
This FDC and the special stamp was issued on the commissioning of Asgard II. This tall ship was a 104' long brigantine from Ireland, owned by the state and operated as a sail training ship. She was built in Wicklow, Ireland, and launched in 1981 as a replacement for the original Asgard. She has 372 square-metres of sail and boasts an unusual carved figure-head of Granuaile, the famous 16th century Pirate Queen. Her name comes from Norse mythology and means Home of the Gods. Thanks Hemant lovers of tall ships will love this.
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