Visiting motorsail ketch 'Albarquel' moored at the Alcântara docks (Lisbon harbour).

This vessel was originally a traditional frigate made of pinewood, and used in the transport of salt in the Sado river (Setúbal, Portugal).

Main characteristics:
MMSI: 228102900
Callsign: FS7497
LOA: 25m
Beam: 6m
Draught: 2m
GT: 55 t
Hull: pinewood
Main engine: 1 x Cummins 6 cyl
Main engine power: 160 HP
Masts: 2
Sail surface: 260 m2
Speed: 6 kn
Year of Build: 1957
Builder: Pedrouços shipyard (Lisbon, Portugal)
Renovated: 2008
Flag: France
Home port: St. Valery en Caux (Dieppe, France)
Capacity: 11 pax
Owner & Manager: SARL Albarquel Expedition