Marstal: On Saturday is the old Danish seiner In. Klitgaard and five more worthy vessels honored with the highest status, such a one can get here at home, namely the appointment to "Monument". This is the closest they will ever get protection and is a sign of, the vessel contains very high historical and cultural qualities.
There are approximately. two hundred worthy vessels in Denmark. this status, issued by the Ship Preservation Trust, given to historically interesting vessels. Among these, two hundred, there are a small number of vessels, that can offer some very special historical qualities, eg. extremely high authenticity through gentle or pietetsfuld restoration. These vessels, Ship Preservation Trust through "Historical Monument" scheme would highlight as good examples of excellent conservation.
Until now, only twelve vessels received the highest conservation status, but this small and exclusive group will now be extended for an additional six vessels. It happens on Saturday by wooden ship Association Pentecost event, which this time is subject to Marstal, the National Museum's schooner Bonavista will be put into the water from Erik's Square after an extensive restoration. Here, the owners of the six new, so-called "A- vessels "(A for authentic, red.) receive a very definite distinction of good conservation work, namely a solid bronzeplakette with the accompanying diploma.
The six vessels, could soon adorn itself with the title "Historical Monument" is, besides In. Klitgaard, passagermotorbåden Espina Ehlers (Middelfart), mail boat Hjortø and sundfærgen Helge (both Svendborg), fishing dinghy Arne Jørgen (Jyllinge) and finally tourist motor boat Gl. tourist (Ry).
- The award "Historic Monument" is not given to anyone. It hangs high, and it should be, for it is a measure of the excellent marine conservation work, says Ship Preservation Foundation Chairman Ole Vistrup on the Distinctions. He's the joy of handing over the solid bronzeplaketter to the representatives of the six receiving vessels.
In. Klitgaard was the first Danish fishing boat, who from the beginning were equipped with steam engine and shaft through stern. The cutter is the only remaining of the type, built with inspiration from the English fishing buddy, which was used in the North Sea. Det its bl.a. on the right the bow and the stern hækbyggede with the small mirror.
In 1902 became In. Klitgaard sold and renamed Stevns. Ship drive North Sea fishing in summer, while winter fishing took place in the Kattegat and Baltic Sea. From 1913 the ship was based in Aarhus.
In 1924 the ship was bought back Frederikshavn and got its original name back. In. Klitgaard was a figure of around. 1955 used as opkøberkvase and then trawling. In 1983 it was finally put up. The following year, "The private foundation W. Klitgaard "founded with the purpose to restore and operate the vessel, and 1988 the ship could sail his first trip.
The cutter has since 1988 undergone extensive renovations, rebuilding and reconstruction projects located in 2012 very near its original appearance. It is that type of vessel unique in the Danish context, says Ship Preservation Trust.