User:Mjroots/New Belgica (barque)

New Belgica is a modern replica of the Belgian polar research barque-rigged steamship RV Belgica which is currently under construction.

Description
New Belgica will be a replica of the original Belgica used on the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897-1907. Some modifications will be made to ensure that the ship conforms to modern safety regulations.

New Belgica project
The VZW New Belgica organisation was founded in (year).

Construction
The keel of New Belgica was laid on 9 September 2007 at De Steenschuit's shipyard in Boom, Antwerp.