Museum Ship Mercator

Monday, March 22, 2010

The Mercator is a three-masted barquentine, designed by the Antarctic explorer Adrien de Gerlache. It was used as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet from 1932 until 1961 and made 41 voyages altogether. Since 1964 the Mercator lies at anchor at Ostend and serves as a museum ship.

View location in Ostend, Belgium

By: Jurgen Huibers

Jurgen Huibers

We are a family of five hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Belgium. Our passion? Exploring the wonders of Europe. Through our travels, we aim to ignite your wanderlust and provide inspiration for your European adventures. Take a glimpse into our journey so far, and don't hesitate to reach out for more details about the places we've had the pleasure to visit. Your dream European holiday awaits, and we're here to help you make it extraordinary!

1 comment:

Trotter said...: Hi Juka! So this is your equivalent to our "Creoula"; nice ship...

Blogtrotter 2 has landed in Mexico. Enjoy and have a great week!!; March 22, 2010 at 9:45 PM