Mercator

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Jan Piersplein 2
Oostende 8400
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Prices

Default price:
€7
Kids up to 4 years:
Free
Kids up to 11 years:
€5
Groups from 20 people:
€6 per person
Arctic traveller Adrien de Gerlache designed this three-master which was built in Scotland. The Mercator had only two commanders and made 41 voyages. In 1956 it repatriated the remains of Father Damien from Molokai. In 1960, it sailed into the harbour of Antwerp and in 1961, it was equipped as a museum ship. Since 1964, it has been the pearl in Ostend’s crown.