| Date of launch | 12 May 1877 |
|---|---|
| Place of launch | Rotterdam |
| Type | 3-masted composite barquentine |
| GRT | - |
| NRT | - |
| DWT | 837 |
| Length | 53.6 m (176.0 ft) |
| Beam | 9.0 m (29.5 ft) |
| Draft | 3.9 m (12.7 ft) |
Later names: Abel Tasman (1924), Bonaire
- 12 May 1877
Built at Feijenoord for the Royal Netherlands Navy as a screw steamship 4th class with barquentine rig and a retractable screw. - 1924
Transfered to Delfzijl to serve as living quarters for the students of the Nautical College therein. Renamed Abel Tasman. - 1995
The College closed. Since then laying in a basin in Den Helder. There have been plans to restore the vessel but no funds were available. - 30 April 2004
The vessel sank at her moorings, but was raised again the same year. - 2005
A foundation for restoring the vessel was established, and a 7-year restoration program is scheduled.
Pictures:
 | The Hr. Ms. Bonaire. |  | The Abel Tasman in Delfzijl. |
 | The Bonaire refloated. 2004 Photo by Dick Vries |
Thanks to Jan Klootwijk for providing some of the information above.
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