HDMY Dannebrog (A540)

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The Dannebrog in anchored in the bay of Aarhus in 2003
Career Danish naval flag
Ordered:
Laid down: 1931
Launched: 1932
Commissioned: May 26, 1932
General Characteristics
Length 78.43m
Beam 10.4m
Draft 3.62m
Mast height 23m
Displacement 1238t
Propulsion Main:
B&W Alpha Diesel, type 6T23L-KVO (870hp each)
Auxiliary:
Scania diesels, type DS11ol MO 1, 136kW each)
Complement 9 officers
7 sergeants
36 enlisted able-seamen (hand-picked from the Navy)
Speed 13.5 knots
Range 3600nm

Her Danish Majesty's Yacht Dannebrog (A540) is the Royal Yacht of the Queen of Denmark. The Dannebrog was built at the Naval Dockyards in Copenhagen in 1931 and was commissioned on 26 May 1932. She replaced the previous Royal Yacht, also named Dannebrog (a paddle steamer), which was built in 1879. Dannebrog is the name of the flag of Denmark.

The yacht now serves as the official and private residence for HM The Queen, HRH the Prince Consort and members of the Royal Family when they are on official visits overseas and on summer cruises in Danish waters.

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