The Half Moon
The Half Moon sails today as a living history exhibit. Since 1989, the Half Moon has toured the East Coast, Canada and the Great Lakes to interpret her historical significance to the public.
The Half Moon hoists six sails on three masts, sporting 2,757 square feet of canvas, and her volunteer crew learn to sail her in the manner of Hudson´s crew, 400 years ago. They climb her masts to set her square sails and learn traditional methods of navigation.
| Length on Deck: 85 feet Length on Keel: 64.5 feet Height: 78 feet Beam: 17.3 feet Draft: 8.5 feet Crew: 15-20 Class: Yacht Displacement: 112 tons Storage: 80 tons Rigging: square and lateen sails Original Construction: carvel-fitted planks |
Original Construction Date: 1608 Replica 1 Construction Date: 1909 Replica 2 Construction Date: 1989 Masts: fore, main, mizzen Sail Area: 2,757 square feet Anchors: 4 Cannons: 2 starboard, 2 larboard, 2 stern chasers Flags:
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