More than a ship - more than a school
Next year the school ship will fill Sørlandet A hundred years old. She is far from ripe for retirement.
Fædrelandsvennen recently published an article about Sørlandet . The chronicle highlights what it means to preserve a historic sailing ship in active operation. Such a vessel must maintain its cultural-historical authenticity, while at the same time meeting modern requirements for safety and seaworthiness. It is precisely this combination that makes historic sailing ships some of the most complex cultural heritage we manage.
However, the cultural heritage does not stop at the ship row. When Sørlandet undergoing major maintenance projects, the work also helps to maintain expertise that is found in few places. Traditional rigging, sailmaking, steel repairs and other maritime crafts require experience built up over generations. Such professional environments are an important part of the cultural heritage in themselves.
The chronicle thus describes how the preservation of Sørlandet encompasses both the vessel itself, its active use and the specialized expertise necessary to keep a historic sailing ship authentic, safe and seaworthy.
Read the full article on Fædrelandsvennen's pages here More than a ship – more than a school - fvn.no
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