The KRI Dewaruci (sometimes spelled Dewa Ruci or Dewarutji; KRI: Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia) is a Class A tall ship and the only tall mast ship of the Barquentine class owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy.
She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet. The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world.
She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet. The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world.
Built in Germany by HC Stülcken & Sohn. Construction on the Dewaruci began in 1932, but was suspended due to the outbreak of World War II, which caused heavy damage to the shipyard where she was being constructed. She was finally completed in 1952 and launched in 1953. Since then, she has been based out of Surabaya on the Java Sea. Her name and figurehead represent and display the mythological Indonesian god of truth and courage.
Until now, KRI Dewaruci is still operational and periodically visits other foreign countries to meet other tall ships around the world.
The Dewaruci also participates in tall ship races and events around the world. As a unique feature, the ship has her own marching band. In 2010 the "Dewaruci"'s marching band delighted and entertained the crowds in Hartlepool at the Tall Ships Crew Parade. Their energy, enthusiasm, and skill won them the prize for the best crew in the crew parade.
Due to age, the Dewaruci is to be pensioned and displayed at naval museum. The Indonesian Parliament has agreed to buy a new tall ship and has appropriated $80 million (Rp720 billion) for the purpose. The new ship will continue as the Dewaruci. The new vessel is to be completed in 2014.
- Length: 58.27 m
- Width: 9.5 m
- Beam: 9.45 m
- Draft: 4.05 m
- Height: 36.48 m
- Sail area: 1090.50 m²
- Hull: Steel
- Crew: 150
- Year built: 1953
- Flag: Indonesia
- Sail : 16 Sails, area 1091 m2.
Foremast, named as "Bima"; from Pandava's Bheem character(35.25m). 1. Flying jib. 2. Outer jib. 3. Middle jib. 4. Inner jib. 5. Royal sail. 6. Top gallant sail. 7. Upper top sail. 8. Lower top sail. 9. Fore sail. Mainmast, named as "Arjuna"; from Pandava's Arjun character (35.87m). 1. Main top gallant sail. 2. Main top mast stay sail. 3. Mai stay sail. 4. Main top sail. 5. Main sail. Mizzenmast, named as "Yudhistira"; from Pandava's Yudhistira (32.50m). 1. Mizzen top sail. 2. Mizzen sail. • Dimension Length : 58.30 meters.
(Sources: Wikipedia and Indonesian Navy)
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The Indonesian Navy tall ship, KRI Dewaruci, is scheduled to arrive Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on February 29 for a brief port visit while enroute the U.S. mainland. Dewaruci began her cruise from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on January 14.
KRI Dewaruci was invited by the Chief of Naval Operations to participate in the International Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Dewaruci will join other tall ships, naval vessels and the Navy's Blue Angels holding demonstrations this spring and summer in New Orleans, Baltimore, Boston and Norfolk, Va.
The Dewaruci is the only tall mast ship of the Barquentine class owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy. She is used as a sail training vessel for naval cadets and is the largest tall ship in the Indonesian fleet.
The Dewaruci also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the country of Indonesia to the rest of the world. (via) and check this website http://www.opsail2012virginia.com/
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At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Indonesian sailors perform a traditional dance to welcome U.S. Military personnel aboard the Indonesian Navy tall ship, KRI Dewaruci at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The KRI Dewaruci, arrived at JBPHH on Feb. 29, 2012, for a brief port visit while enroute the U.S. mainland. Dewaruci began her cruise from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia on Jan. 14., as part of International Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
(Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)
In San Diego-2012
‘Jalesveva Jayamahe’
(“Victorious on the Sea”)
Selamat Jalan,
Sampai Jumpa Kembali,
Kami Bangga Atas TNI AL
xoxo,
Lindsay
