La Recouvrance is the replica of an advice-vessel,
a Navy vessel from the turn of the last century,
originally used to carry important letters and urgent notices.
Its assignments were then extended to the surveillance and protection
of merchant shipping off the coasts of Africa and the West Indies.
There were five vessels built
to "IRIS" plan, designed by the French engineer Hubert,
taking part in these assignments, each manned by a crew of 50 to 60 seamen.
The project to build Brest's schooner was launched for the national "Boats of the French Coast"
contest in 1990. Volunteers and partners from public and private sectors joined forces in the
Association GOELETTE LA RECOUVRANCE. The construction work began in 1991.
She was launched at the Brest 92 gathering.
Depuis
Since she began sailing in 1993, La Recouvrance has called in many European countries.
She takes individuals and groups of up to 12 aboard for cruises and groups of up to 25 for day-outings.
There are two volumes of sketchbooks showing details from the building of La Recouvrance :
Volume 1 : Du traçage au bordage du pont (from drawing the plan to planking the deck)
Volume 2 : Du bordage du pont aux premiers bords (from planking the deck to first outings under sail)
Author : Pierre Audibert
These books are available for the price of 38.11€ (+
postage).
Contact : contact@larecouvrance.com
