Artemis

The "Artemis" - named after the goddess of the hunt was built in Norway in 1926 for whaling. At the time it was christened "Pol II" and was the sister ship of "Pol IV", nowadays "Stedemaegt".

Until 1940 the ship was used in the northern and southern polar seas. "Pol II" was equipped with a steam engine and two masts. In 1948 the ship was sold to a Swedish shipowner. It was converted into a cargo ship and was named "Lister". In 1951 it was extended two meters to its current length. From 1967 to 1998, the Grube shipping company from Marstal, Denmark, used it on the tramp shipping between Asia, South America and Scandinavia. In 1998 the "Artemis" was bought by the Bruinsma brothers, who converted it into a three-masted barque and made it suitable for traveling with guests. In the hold, where whales used to be skinned, there are now 14 extremely comfortable cabins with shower and toilet. The ship has central heating and air conditioning, the most modern navigation and communication equipment and a small hotel kitchen, which leaves nothing to be desired. Of course, the full prescribed safety equipment for deep sea shipping is also available.

The "Artemis" knows how to convince even demanding guests with its excellent sailing characteristics and the successful balance between seafaring tradition and modern comfort.