The Belem obtained the title of Historical Monument in 1984, when it returned to France, to become a civilian training ship. Built in 1896, it was originally a commercial ship, belonging to the Crouan fleet, shipowners from Nantes. It carried cocoa beans for the chocolate maker Meunier, bound for Brazil, the West Indies and several other South American countries. Nowadays, it belongs to the Belem Foundation and welcomes participants wishing to discover navigation on board a tall ship of the 19th century ème for stays of several days. In almost 120 years of existence, the mythical three-masted ship has had several careers and several owners, flying French, English and even Italian flags.
Discover the history of the Belem, the last French three-masted bark
Discover the history of the Belem, one of the oldest tall ships of the 19th century which has lived many lives since its construction in 1896.
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