23. May 2012
- President of both the guild, Niels Cold, handed over a piece of a new and an old garment plank to the President of Roblon Foundation, Ole Krogsgaard, as evidence, to restauring work is done. Photo: Peter Bridge
- Photo Peter Bridge Frederikshavn. Money for Klitgaard from Roblon Foundation.
- Photo Peter Bridge Frederikshavn. Money for Klitgaard from Roblon Foundation.
- Photo Peter Bridge Frederikshavn. Money for Klitgaard from Roblon Foundation.
- Photo Peter Bridge Frederikshavn. Money for Klitgaard from Roblon Foundation.
Incorporated among sea historical monuments
On snurrevodskutteren “In. Klitgaard”, there is a party and happy days.
Tuesday was marked by a reception at the ship, Roblon Foundation has donated 400.000 kr. for the restoration of the ship, and a few days ago, the independent institution W. Klitgaard message, the ship will move up to the Danish elite of historic ships.
It will actually be honored with the designation “Historical Monument”. It's the closest thing to a preservation and proof that the ship contains extremely high historical value.
“In. Klitgaard” are one of a time of 200 worthy vessels in Denmark. Among the ships worthy of preservation, there is a small number, featuring special historical and cultural qualities after careful restoration.
President of W. Klitgaards Bådelaug, Niels Cold hope and believe, to promotion to the A-class will also make it easier to share in funds. Although it is not required in the near future.
“In. Klitgaard” namely has just undergone a restoration of Strandby Shipyard, which have replaced clothing planks and reversed rig of the mainmast to the original appearance. For next winter to be the bulwark replaced, so as to correspond to the original.
With the contribution of 400.000 kr. Roblon Foundation, 100.000 kr. from the Augustinus Foundation and 40.000 from Lauritzen Foundation is funding in place. But the restoration and conservation of a historic ship is process, that never ends.
“In. Klitgaard” Today used for representational purposes and can be chartered.