The schooner, school ship SEKSTAN Length, hull 43.57 m Length, largest (incl. bowsprit) 51.70 m Width 9.10 m Draught 3.45 m Sail area, different versions 715/822/834/840 m² Main engine 3-cyl. June-Munktell 225 ahk Speed with engine 7.5 knots Speed with sails 8.0 knots
The ship was handed over 31.12.47, the picture most likely from this occasion. There are nicely dressed people on the ship's deck, as well as on the quay towards the shipyard hall. The Finnish flag is still flying in the aft mast, but was soon replaced by the red flag.
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