The 186-ton brigantine Florette made a maiden call to Dun Laoghaire on Wednesday evening (August 7th) and anchored off the town's East Pier in Scotsman's Bay.
Built by the renowned Picchiotti shipyard in Italy, 28-metre Florette holds a special place in the seafaring world and has been exploring the oceans since 1921.
Sailed by the Haynes family since 1978, the Florette offers a wide range of activities and, according to the ship's website here 'embodies the timeless allure and adventurous spirit of the Mediterranean'.
According to the Venturesail website, the ship is currently sailing from Scotland to the coast of Spain via Ireland. The voyage began on August 3rd and is expected to take 15 days.
As she was built to carry over 200 tons of marble deep sea, her construction is twice as strong as compared to a normal ship of her size. She is constructed with double oak frames and up to 13 metres long, 14 cm thick ironwood planks (azobe). Her topsides are built in mahogany.
While Thursday, August 8th has had a misty start on Dublin Bay, Florette is visible on the live webcams here
