May Be

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May Be is a recently restored Dutch sailing ketch which was commissioned in the 1920s. She took part in the first Tall Ships Race in 1956.

She has had an interesting history having sailed around most if not all of the world's oceans. Rommel used her as his private yacht to entertain his officers during World War II. After the war, she was returned to her owners and she then spent much time sailing around the world.

[edit] Dimentions

Beam: 20 feet
Deck Length: 72 feet
Overall (including Bowsprit and Mizzen Beam): 93 feet
Waterline: 63 feet 10 inches
Draught: 10 feet 6 inches
Top of mast to deck: 81 feet
Deck to water: 7 feet
Overall height: 88 feet
Configuration: Bermuda-rigged
Construction: composite construction with "steel frames with teak planks and decking", 4 steel bulkheads and water tight doors.