@AlessandroSPQR
You are correct, In my prejudiced opinion BLUENOSE is a much more elegant vessel. I should clarify my statement. I saw in your photo collection similar standing riggings, the deadeyes, the boom and gaff yokes, some construction techniques that would have been common in 20th century working sailboats. Given you accurate observations of BLUENOSE, it is not a surprise that BLUENOSE was also designed for speed and racing. First vessel back with their catch would get a higher price.
Progress has slowed on construction. I am currently labouring over the fin and ballast bulb. I have worked out that the fin and bulb must weight 7.8 kilograms and should be 69 cm deep. I am working on making it strong enough to handle the vessel. Current thoughts are stainless steel for the fin and mild steel for the bulb. More results when there is actually something to show

I’m posting some more photos of other ships and views of Copenhagen’s canals, since some of you found them interesting. I hope you enjoy them.

@RossM
Hi Ross, do you think the Bluenose looks much like the boats in Nyhavn? I notice a lot of differences in the sail plan and the hull.
To me, the Bluenose looks sleeker and more elegant—likely due to its higher length-to-beam ratio. The working boats I saw in that canal seem stockier—meaning a lower length-to-beam ratio—but that’s just my impression.
You can speak with more authority on this, since you know the Bluenose inside out. By the way, how is the build coming along?

@AlessandroSPQR

https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/virtual-tour

This is a virtual tour of BLUENOSE II This vessel was built in 1963 as a replica of the original BLUENOSE

@ChrisF
Yes, Chris, it’s a very atmospheric spot filled with boats; on other canals, you can see many different types of vessels, including small pleasure craft. There’s no shortage of large cruise ships and even warships—I can share some photos of those if you like.
I generally agree with you about black-and-white photography, though perhaps a bit less so in this specific case; the beauty and charm of the place lie precisely in its colorful houses. Nyhavn is famous for those colorful buildings, which you’d lose in a black-and-white shot.
That said, you’re right—in fact, I often try converting the same photos to black and white, and I have to say the results are frequently very satisfying and evocative.

@RossM
Hi Ross, I was actually noticing similarities to certain gaff-rigged boats—with one or more masts—from the Adriatic. I don't have photos, though, only drawings, so I can't be certain about the resemblance.

If you have the chance, I’d love to see those 1920s Canadian schooners; I’m very curious. If you have images of them available, feel free to start a separate thread or post them here—either way works for me.

@DWBrinkman
Thanks so much, Dave—you’re far too kind. Actually, I used my son’s mobile phone. They would have turned out better with more sunshine. Unfortunately, sunshine is the one thing Scandinavian countries lack most, but they’re fantastic places nonetheless.
Since you love traveling, it’s a place you’d really enjoy seeing.

I follow the travels of SELMA on Facebook. Translation of the text is there too. This is the vessel that the previous owner had sent me photos and drawings (sketches) which I have shared with you all before.

Great photographs Alessandro and a trip certainly worth making.

You can go to some places and see one or two nice boats/ships but to see so many in one place is a joy. You can easily imagine some of the photographs in black and white and reminiscent of times gone by.

Chris

@AlessandroSPQR
Awesome pictures! Thank you for posting.
It almost looks like a fairy-tale setting.
This is really stirring my wanderlust ☺️, as it looks like a wonderful place to visit and explore.
Dave B

Ron and Dave here are the photos of the canal and Nyhavn neighborhood, I hope you like them.
These are the houses where the famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen lived.

@AlessandroSPQR please post them here ....

@AlessandroSPQR
Please post them here.

@AlessandroSPQR

Thank you for the excellent descriptions of each vessel and the photos. They truly are beautiful!

Alessandro,
I could see some similarities in construction to the Canadian schooners of the 1920's

@RossM
Hi Ross, thanks for your appreciation. It's true, seeing them in person makes it even clearer that beneath the allure of these vessels lies a project aimed at tackling the constant and valuable work of coastal transport.

From some online registers, it appears that some date back to the 1950s, likely inspired by very ancient traditions. Some are likely restorations of even older boats.

@DWBrinkman
Hi Dave, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you like it too.
Yes, very good! It's one of Copenhagen's canals, probably the most characteristic and picturesque. It's called Nyhavn and is famous for its colorful houses.
For us boat and ship enthusiasts, it's certainly a pleasure to stroll there.
I discovered that Copenhagen is called Copenhavn in Danish, where the Havn part means port.

Should I post some photos here or in a private message?

Alessandro you can never have enough projects on the go Col

@ColRay
Thanks so much, Col. I'm glad you like these types of vessels too. It's always helpful to see how certain details of sailing ships were made so you can reproduce them as faithfully as possible. It was really helpful for me to see some paintings from the period, and it would have been even better if I'd had some high-quality, detailed images.

@jumpugly
Thanks so much Jumpugly, I knew you would appreciate it.

@ColRay
Hi Col, these are very nice boats and ships, which would make a great display model, but they would also be suitable for RC sailing. However, I already have a list of things to do, and I'm currently working on one that's still in the early stages of design.

Alessandro could one of the Danish GR vessels be your next or maybe it already is model making projects. Col

Great stuff Alessandro! Thanks for posting these!!!

Alessandro a very nice set of images Col

Thank you for posting all those gorgeous pictures.
The boats are splendid, and the background is stunning as well.
What a great harbour/community! Where did you find this gem? I want to go there!!! Copenhagen??

Dave B

Thank you Alessandro! I can visualize how these vessels made a living. They weren't elegent or fast, but they did their job. Do you know any of the construction dates on any of the vessels?

@chugalone100
You're welcome. Thank you for your appreciation. I'm glad to see other people with the same tastes as me.

@AlessandroSPQR
They are all wonderful vessels!
Thank you, Alessandro, for taking the time to share so many pictures with us and giving us the opportunity to see these beautiful boats.

A small, unnamed Jagt (the first two photos), followed by various other vessels of this type.

Note: many look alike, but they are not the same.

Two-masted boat with a gaff rig.

Note that the rudder is controlled by a tiller rather than a wheel.

****SENHAVN

I regret not noting down the full name, because now I’m very curious—is there a Dane among us?

Take a look at the lifeboat at the stern.

Fejbattingen?

It is very small for a two-masted vessel—a very distinctive boat.
It's a very short and compact vessel. The hull itself measures just 9.00 meters in length (it reaches 11 meters only if you include the bowsprit overhang at the bow) and is 3.10 meters wide. It has a very small tonnage of just 5 gross tons.
Despite its small size, it is officially registered as a gaff ketch or galease, depending on the subtle bureaucratic nuance of the local registers, precisely because of its two masts equipped with trapezoidal mainsails with wooden gaffs.
It was built entirely of wood in 1953 (some German tourist registers list 1954) by master shipwright Ejnar Mortensen in his historic shipyard on the island of Fejø (Fejø Bådværft).
It was born as a net fishing boat (Garn båd / Fiskefartøj) and is still powered, in addition to the sails, by a small historic Swedish Saab Diesel 30 horsepower auxiliary engine.

Here is another beautiful "Dansk Jagt" of unidentified specific make (I forgot to photograph the name), but distinguished by the design of a black cetacean.

S.A.98

Another Galeas

ROTA

It is very similar to the previous one, probably a Scandinavian "Galeas."

A Galeas (or Galease) is a historic wooden work vessel, typical of the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe between the 18th and 20th centuries. It is characterized by a broad, sturdy, and pot-bellied hull, designed to carry heavy loads, and a two-masted rig with gaff (quadrangular) sails, with the foremast higher than the aftmast. Originally used as a "sea truck" for coastal trade and fishing, it survives today thanks to historic restoration projects.

ANNE SHIPCO

A two-masted vessel with a gaff rig, perhaps of the type known as a "Galeas." In this case, the mizzen mast is smaller, reminiscent of a ketch.

Note that, despite the similarity in name, the Scandinavian galeas has nothing to do with the Italian and Mediterranean galley.

ANNA BØGESKOV
A single-masted vessel, a working cutter perhaps called a jagt.

Developed between the 18th and 19th centuries, jagts were the primary means of transport in Denmark. They were used to transport goods and food (especially fruit, so much so that they were affectionately nicknamed "apple boats") between the many small Danish islands.
They have a single mast and use a cutter or gaff-rigged mainsail (gaffelrigget in Danish), recognizable by the typical square sail supported by a slanted wooden gaff.
They are built entirely of sturdy wood. They have a rather wide shape and a rounded stern, specifically designed for stability and to carry heavy loads in the North Sea.
They were often built with a fairly flat bottom to navigate the shallow waters typical of the Danish coasts and fjords.
Today, the few remaining original vessels are considered true floating historical monuments, preserved by enthusiasts or restored for short cruises and traditional events.

This time, I've captured the boat's name, so we know it's called ANNA BØGESKOV.