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There is a good chance that this is the first ocean crossing for this Joseph Conrad. Built 98 years ago as a steel riveted, cargo carrying schooner for the shallow waters around Holland and the neighbouring countries. Shallow draught with a full, rounded hull and an almost non existent keel. Not the best attributes for a 30 metre ocean going schooner with an additional 7 metres of bowsprit. I should imagine her main work was as a coastal trader and now she’s about to arrive at Barbados. Well done Joseph.