Detailed view

Ship: LE BELEM

Class: A

 

Nationality: France.

 

Year of construction: 1896

 

Home port: Brest.

  • Height: 28.99 m
  • Total length: 58 m
  • Crew on board: 16 members.

    Over 120 years old, she began life as a cargo ship, transporting goods from the West Indies, Brazil and French Guiana to Nantes. She then became the Duke of Westminster's private yacht, renamed Fantome II, before sailing under the ownership of Sir Arthur Guinness.

    The Belem accompanied the Olympic flame on its journey to the Paris 2024 Games.

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