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A visitor from Oman

Shabab Oman II sailing past Drake’s Island: Photo by The Captain

By The Captain, maritime correspondent, The Beagle

RNOV (Royal Navy of Oman) Shabab Oman II is a full-rigged ship, used by the RN Of Oman for training.

Designed in the Netherlands and built in Romania, she entered service in 2014. Her complement is 58, with 34 trainees in addition.

She carries 2700 square metres (29000 sq ft) of sail and has twin diesels. Her maximum speed is 17 knots.

Her programme is not known, but she came from further up Channel and is probably headed south from here.

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