Veltagus "Príncipe Perfeito" – Chantiers Navals de Caen


Sailing ship operated by Veltagus seen on the Tejo River, Lisboa, in June 2013. This sailing ship named "Príncipe Perfeito" and registered LX-421-AL is built in France by Chantiers Navals de Caen (Blainville-sur-Orne) ¹, completed in 1949 and originally delivered to Société boulonnaise des bateaux de pêche à vapeur (Boulogne-sur-Mer) ² under the name "Mont des Cats". Steel hull. Originally a robust steam-powered trawler or "chalutier à vapeur" intended for fishing campaigns in the North Sea, it is acquired by Veltagus in 2001 and modified in Portugal by Estaleiros Navais de Peniche to its present configuration as a three-masted schooner. It has an overall length of 136.2 ft and can accommodate up to 200 guests for sightseeing tours and other special events. The sail area is 650 m² and it is equipped with a 354 kW (475 hp) Caterpillar 3408B main engine. Established in 1998 and based in Lisboa, Veltagus ³ offers various services in the field of nautical tourism. "Blue Cruises" is a registered brand of Veltagus. Here, on a hot summer afternoon, we surprise the "Príncipe Perfeito" slowly turning towards Lisboa, offering his guests a wide panoramic view over the city and the Tejo River. ●


Veleiro operado pela Veltagus visto no Rio Tejo, Lisboa, em Junho de 2013. Este veleiro com o nome de "Príncipe Perfeito" e registado LX-421-AL é construído em França pelos Chantiers Navals de Caen (Blainville-sur-Orne) ¹, completado em 1949 e originalmente entregue à Société boulonnaise des bateaux de pêche à vapeur (Boulogne-sur-Mer) ² com o nome de "Mont des Cats". Casco em aço. Originalmente uma robusta traineira com propulsão a vapor ou "chalutier à vapeur" destinada às campanhas de pesca no Mar do Norte, é adquirida pela Veltagus em 2001 e modificada em Portugal pelos Estaleiros Navais de Peniche para a sua presente configuração como escuna de três mastros. Tem um comprimento total de 41,52 m e pode acomodar até 200 convidados em passeios turísticos e outros eventos especiais. A área vélica é de 650 m² e está equipado com uma máquina principal Caterpillar 3408B de 354 kW (475 hp). Estabelecida em 1998 e baseada em Lisboa, a Veltagus ³ disponibiliza diversos serviços na área do turismo náutico. A "Blue Cruises" é uma marca registada da Veltagus. Aqui, numa quente tarde de Verão, surpreendemos o "Príncipe Perfeito" a virar lentamente para Lisboa, oferecendo aos seus convidados uma ampla panorâmica sobre a cidade e o Rio Tejo. ● 


¹  Société des Chantiers navals français de Blainville-sur-Orne, often abbreviated to Chantiers navals français (1917–1944), later Chantiers navals de Caen (1945–1954). The word "navals" appears with either lowercase or uppercase "n/N". Note sure which one should be preferred. Any due corrections are welcome.
²  Société boulonnaise des bateaux de pêche à vapeur (Boulogne- sur-Mer), also Boulonnaise des Bateaux de Pêche à Vapeur. Ship-owner or "armateur", Canu, Obelianne & Wimille, (Boulogne- sur-Mer).
³  Veltagus – Companhia de Navios Charter, Lda., Lisboa


Veltagus 

Established in 1998 and based in Lisboa, Veltagus offers various services in the field of nautical tourism. Some of the vessels in the fleet ●

Name

Registration

Year

Built

Mont des Cats ¹

Esmi

Boston

Lars Tore

Príncipe Perfeito

Sailing Ship

LX-421-AL

--

Chantiers Navals de Caen (Blainville-sur-Orne)

1949

#?

Estaleiros Navais de Peniche

rb 2005

Montes Claros ²

Príncipe da Beira

Tour boat

LX-3142-TL

--

Estaleiros São Jacinto (Aveiro)

1981

#132

Venus S ³

Venus SL

Príncipe do Tejo

Tour boat

PT-133943-AL

--

Ustaoğlu (Karadeniz Ereğli)

2004

#?

Navispace – Duc de Bretagne ⁴

Lisboa Vista do Tejo ●

Restaurant boat

LX-390-AL

--

Chantiers Guérizec (Port-Louis)

1982

#?


● With restaurant service.
¹  Originally a robust steam-powered trawler ("chalutier à vapeur") intended for fishing campaigns in the North Sea, it is acquired by Veltagus in 2001 and modified in Portugal by Estaleiros Navais de Peniche to its present configuration as a three-masted schooner. Used in sightseeing tours and other special events.
²  Originally a ferry used by Portuguese operator Transtejo on the Tejo River. Since 2015, operated by Veltagus, refitted as a tour boat and renamed "Príncipe da Beira".
³  Originally used in the Mediterranean Sea, presumably in company of sister ship "Harica" (bt2003). In 2007, sold to Lithuanian operator UAB "Technikos jėga" and used in sightseeing services in the Baltic Sea around the Port of Klaipėda. In 2020, sold to Estonian operator Yacht Charter Boutique, renamed "Venus SL" and used in a wide variety of events. In 2023, arrives in Portugal, becoming part of the Veltagus fleet, renamed "Príncipe do Tejo".
⁴  Operated by Vedettes Vertes from 1982 to 1989, and then by Navix until 2002, it is the first restaurant boat to sail the idyllic Golfe du Morbihan. In 2002, arrives in Portugal, becoming a familiar presence on the Tejo River, renamed "Lisboa Vista do Tejo".

Due additions or corrections are welcome.


● References 

Wikipedia | "Caterpillar" 
ShipSpotting | "Príncipe Perfeito"
UN SIÈCLE D'HISTOIRE du CALVADOS | "BLAINVILLE  s/ ORNE" 
ASSOCIATION des ANCIENS de la NAVALE CAENNAISE | "LES CHANTIERS NAVALS FRANÇAIS" Bulletin de l'AANC, search in DOCUMENTS/ARTICLES/p.3 
Wikipedia | "Schooner"
Wikipedia | "Escuna" 
Wikipedia | "Lisboa"
Wikipedia | "Lisboa" pt-PT

1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp 
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 m → 3.281 ft 
1 nautical mile → 1.15078  mile → 1,852 km
1 kn or knot → 1.15078 mph → 1,852 km


● Schooners have a long and interesting history. Check it out here, on this classic documentary, "The Great Ships – The Schooners", retrieved from teknotik.





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