The Royal Yacht Dannebrog


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Leander has been chartered in the past. It's for sale actually & very nice but not as lovely as the Dannebrog.
 
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Photos of the Danish Royal Family yacht:

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75th anniversary of Danish Royal yacht "Dannebrog" (2007)

 
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Just watched the Danish movie "Druk" (English title is Another Round") in the original version with English subtitles. The movie is Denmark's contender for the Oscar as best foreign movie, won numerous awards already (including 4 awards at the European movie awards) and was really fun, even though they didn't omit the dark sides of trying to live more intensively through drinking alcohol. Good movie!


But back to the Dannebrog! The yacht was in the movie as well. By chance because she sailed into Copenhagen harbour when they shot the last scene of the movie and then moored there. So when Mads Mikkelsen looks out over the water, you can see her prominently displayed there. A fitting scene IMHO for a "Ridder" of the order of the Dannebrog!
 
https://www.billedbladet.dk/kongeli...-ombord-dannebrog-hjaelper-familie-i-havsnoed
https://www.tv2east.dk/odsherred/kongeskibet-kom-boernefamilie-til-undsaetning

QMII will board Dannebrog tomorrow in Copenhagen. (And I guess sail for Aarhus and Marselisborg. She often sail to Aarhus.)
While testing her engines Wednesday Dannebrog assisted a family in distress.
First she encountered a red dinghy floating upside down. There were no one around, so the dinghy was hoisted aboard for further investigation. And while doing that the Navy Operational Command called in about a sailing boat in distress. It was dead calm and the engines didn't work, so the boat, containing a family couldn't steer. - There is still current though, so that makes it dangerous, because there are large international shipping lanes in that general area.
So Dannebrog set course for the boat and put one of her boats in the water. The team managed to get the engine running, and the happy family could steer their boat again.

As a navy ship Dannebrog is required to offer assistance to boats and ships in distress and it's a quite common task when the DRF are not aboard.
But it also happens when DRF members are aboard. Responding to emergencies takes precedence. So if a mayday is picked up, Dannebrog will sail to assistance if she is close enough, also if QMII is having an upcoming event. That'll have to wait.

Incidentally. Dannebrog was originally designed to double as a hospital ship. (Basically ferrying wounded from various parts of Denmark. There were hardly any bridges across the sounds back in 1934, so everyone had to sail.)
Today her NATO classification is as an auxiliary ship.

And as I have mentioned before, she is the first ship in the navy. So all other Danish navy ships are obliged to salute Dannebrog if they pass her. And that includes an honor detachment lining up on the deck taking off their covers and saluting Dannebrog.
 
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And it happened.

https://www.bt.dk/royale/kongeskibet-i-redningsaktion-kutter-fundet

While on her way yo Aalborg with QMII aboard, Dannebrog was alerted by a mayday call. A fishing boat with two aboard was sinking.
Navy Operational Command, alerted navy units in the area, a helicopter as well as civilian shipping in the area and that included Dannebrog which changed course significantly as you can tell from the plotting in the article.
The mayday came in at around 06.00. At 08.30 a rescuer was aboard the fishing boat, that was still afloat. The boat was towed into harbor for repair.

- I don't think Dannebrog was the first on the spot, otherwise we'd seen it in the article.

I guess they woke and informed her adjutant, but hardly QMII for what was a routine task.

Dannebrog is not a fast ship, about 25-30 km an hour, so I estimate she will be near Aalborg around 14.00.
 
Those new multi million dollar yachts are nice and modern, but they don't have The Romance the Dannebrog has.
That's the best descriptive word I can think of for her.
 
M/S Maritime Museum: The royal ship Dannebrog is celebrated in new special exhibition


In 2022, the Royal Ship Dannebrog turns 90 years old. It marks the M/S Maritime Museum with a special exhibition about the floating castle. The exhibition will be inaugurated on 8 February 2022 and give the public an insight into life on board - from the everyday life of the crew to the royal family's private life at sea.


https://www.mynewsdesk.com/dk/have-...-dannebrog-hyldes-i-ny-saerudstilling-3151193

The article details some of what will be on display as well.
 
Despite her age, she's still an elegant lady with very feminine curves.

https://berlingske.bmcdn.dk/media/c...3/23819273-dannebrog---dronning-margrethe.jpg

https://cdn.fyn.bazo.dk/images/bba0c7aa-f9b4-47ba-8ff0-04dc2eb3e151/d/16-9/s/2048

There is a piece in the Conservative, but respectable, newspaper Berlingske today, advocating that it's soon time to build a new Dannebrog.

- There will of course be those who think that would be too expensive. But she's a genuine crowd-pleaser and being used to train conscripts for service in the navy, she serves a purpose other than being a mobile residence.
She's also practical for a country with 7.000 km of coastline and some 400 islands - not to mention Greenland and the Faeroe Islands.
And with DK having the 5th largest merchant fleet in the world a fitting representative for her country.

I honestly don't think there will be that a big an opposition to building a new one.
 
Muhler said:
Despite her age, she's still an elegant lady with very feminine curves.

https://berlingske.bmcdn.dk/media/c...3/23819273-dannebrog---dronning-margrethe.jpg

https://cdn.fyn.bazo.dk/images/bba0c7aa-f9b4-47ba-8ff0-04dc2eb3e151/d/16-9/s/2048

There is a piece in the Conservative, but respectable, newspaper Berlingske today, advocating that it's soon time to build a new Dannebrog.

- There will of course be those who think that would be too expensive. But she's a genuine crowd-pleaser and being used to train conscripts for service in the navy, she serves a purpose other than being a mobile residence.
She's also practical for a country with 7.000 km of coastline and some 400 islands - not to mention Greenland and the Faeroe Islands.
And with DK having the 5th largest merchant fleet in the world a fitting representative for her country.

I honestly don't think there will be that a big an opposition to building a new one.
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But they're not going to build a new one that looks just the old one, are they? What if it's not so pleasing?
 
Prinsara said:
But they're not going to build a new one that looks just the old one, are they? What if it's not so pleasing?
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I can't imagine that not being the case.

There is a long maritime tradition here. I can't see a new Dannebrog resemble some of the modern yacht-monsters we see from time to time.

This is going to be Danish design at it's most elegant. Anything else would cause an uproar!
Anyway we have several renowned yacht-wharves here. But it will also have to be a military vessel, with accommodation for educating and training conscripts and it must be able to sail in arctic waters.

The current Dannebrog (along with the school ship Danmark) was build to be first-class representatives for Danish maritime prowess, I expect nothing less today. - Danmark is also still around, representing DK.

You can clearly tell from her hull that she is related to Dannebrog:
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Perhaps they will build a new school ship as well?
 
Found this old documentary from 2007

 
Muhler said:
Despite her age, she's still an elegant lady with very feminine curves.

https://berlingske.bmcdn.dk/media/c...3/23819273-dannebrog---dronning-margrethe.jpg

https://cdn.fyn.bazo.dk/images/bba0c7aa-f9b4-47ba-8ff0-04dc2eb3e151/d/16-9/s/2048

There is a piece in the Conservative, but respectable, newspaper Berlingske today, advocating that it's soon time to build a new Dannebrog.

- There will of course be those who think that would be too expensive. But she's a genuine crowd-pleaser and being used to train conscripts for service in the navy, she serves a purpose other than being a mobile residence.
She's also practical for a country with 7.000 km of coastline and some 400 islands - not to mention Greenland and the Faeroe Islands.
And with DK having the 5th largest merchant fleet in the world a fitting representative for her country.

I honestly don't think there will be that a big an opposition to building a new one.
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Oh dear, I absolutely Love the Dannebrog, she is a beautiful graceful elegant vessel, with so much history. I would feel very sad to see her replaced and retired.
 
Tarlita said:
Oh dear, I absolutely Love the Dannebrog, she is a beautiful graceful elegant vessel, with so much history. I would feel very sad to see her replaced and retired.
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She will no doubt become a much treasured museum. But she is getting old as an active ship, 90 years this year.
She rolls a lot and she is hardly eco-friendly and being that old she does require a lot of maintenance.
 
DR has posted all four parts of a documentary on the Dannebrog on the occasion of it's 90th birthday.



It is viewable for me in the US, so hopefully anyone should be able to watch outside of Denmark.

Part 1: https://www.dr.dk/drtv/episode/kongeskibet-_-i-dronningens-tjeneste_-nye-forpligtigelser_309202

Part 2: https://www.dr.dk/drtv/episode/kongeskibet-_-i-dronningens-tjeneste_-endelig-ombord_309201

Part 3: https://www.dr.dk/drtv/episode/kongeskibet-_-i-dronningens-tjeneste_-nordatlanten-venter_309205

Part 4: https://www.dr.dk/drtv/episode/kongeskibet-_-i-dronningens-tjeneste_-i-medgang-og-modgang_309203



I was able to have English subtitles by turning on captions on the video (the [=] sign) and then my browser translation feature gave me English subtitles.
 
:previous: I happened to watch the first segment on TV last night and I like watching behind the scene docus.
QMII makes an appearance every five minutes or so, talking about the ship and her and her family's relation to the ship.
And at the same time we follow the conscripts from day one. Arriving at the naval station as raw recruits, most of the straight out of high school.
We also follow some model makers, making a model of Dannebrog.
All that while following the training and preparation for the summer cruises.

The conscripts are 100 % volunteers. In fact there is a two-three year waiting list for serving aboard Dannebrog. And among female conscripts Dannebrog along with the Guards Hussars is the most sought after service.

- It's a little funny for me to watch with an army background and serving as a conscript in the 80s.
While there is more emphasis on discipline in the army, the navy approach is more like taking in apprentices and giving them on the job training.
For some watching the recruits it may look pretty laid back, but you do get qualified sailors in the end.
Anyway, having papers saying that you served aboard Dannebrog is not a hindrance when applying for a job in the future.

So I'm delighted to learn that there are subtitles, it does make watching the docu better than reading a summary by me.
 
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:previous: I happened to watch the first segment on TV last night and I like watching behind the scene docus.
QMII makes an appearance every five minutes or so, talking about the ship and her and her family's relation to the ship.
And at the same time we follow the conscripts from day one. Arriving at the naval station as raw recruits, most of the straight out of high school.
We also follow some model makers, making a model of Dannebrog.
All that while following the training and preparation for the summer cruises.

The conscripts are 100 % volunteers. In fact there is a two-three year waiting list for serving aboard Dannebrog. And among female conscripts Dannebrog along with the Guards Hussars is the most sought after service.

- It's a little funny for me to watch with an army background and serving as a conscript in the 80s.
While there is more emphasis on discipline in the army, the navy approach is more like taking in apprentices and giving them on the job training.
For some watching the recruits it may look pretty laid back, but you do get qualified sailors in the end.
Anyway, having papers saying that you served aboard Dannebrog is not a hindrance when applying for a job in the future.

So I'm delighted to learn that there are subtitles, it does make watching the docu better than reading a summary by me.
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Thanks Muhler. And BTW: Speaking for myself, I always enjoy reading your summaries and hearing your POV.

I enjoyed Part I. It was interesting to see the training and how it almost looks like summer camp at first and then these kids learn really quick there is work involved. They really are "green" when they arrive aren't they. I did laugh when they were trying to figure out the rifles!

I like seeing the old footage of the ship and even how the ship is maintained during the off season. So much history there. Seeing all this gives seeing the DRF traveling on the ship more weight.

BTW as an Aside to everyone: I was able to find on DR that old documentary (Indefra Kongehuset...I think?) and watch all the installments with English subtitles! I have no clue how I found it now, but I know I scrolled through videos when watching the Queen's Jewerly Box docu. I also found the one when Frederik went to the Faroe Islands as well...all with the ability to use my browser translation feature to have the subtitles in English. I advise to go on the DR website and just search around!!
 
Izzie said:
Thanks Muhler. And BTW: Speaking for myself, I always enjoy reading your summaries and hearing your POV.

I enjoyed Part I. It was interesting to see the training and how it almost looks like summer camp at first and then these kids learn really quick there is work involved. They really are "green" when they arrive aren't they. I did laugh when they were trying to figure out the rifles!

I like seeing the old footage of the ship and even how the ship is maintained during the off season. So much history there. Seeing all this gives seeing the DRF traveling on the ship more weight.

BTW as an Aside to everyone: I was able to find on DR that old documentary (Indefra Kongehuset...I think?) and watch all the installments with English subtitles! I have no clue how I found it now, but I know I scrolled through videos when watching the Queen's Jewerly Box docu. I also found the one when Frederik went to the Faroe Islands as well...all with the ability to use my browser translation feature to have the subtitles in English. I advise to go on the DR website and just search around!!
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Great. ?

Yes, I suggest these words for your search: Kongehuset, kronprins, kronprinsesse, royalt, dronning, margrethe, Frederik.

That should cover quite some ground.

And of course you can download the videos using a video downloadhelper app. ;) But that will be without subtitles. Well, at least I haven't figured out yet how to add subtitles to downloaded rips from dr.dk.
 
I happened to watch the second segment, that Izzie has kindly provided links to, on TV tonight.

The recruits are still very enthusiastic and eager, after all this is something the really want and have been looking forward to.
In the navy they allow them to vent that eagerness within reason, while in the army there is more discipline and correct behavior.
As such these recruits react with enthusiasm when called out on their first alert and field exercise.
We follow them when boarding Dannebrog and learning the ropes aboard. The approach is still more on taking aboard apprentices rather than recruits.
- It also demonstrates why I am personally so much in favor of mixed gender units in the military, when possible - and anywhere else for that matter - the approach, attitude and atmosphere is different and for the better.
 
A little glimpse of the Dannebrog inside. From the reception during the Swedish State Visit.
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Found this on YouTube - seems to be a 9 minute video re the preparations of the Danneborg for the new sailing season.
 
A nice video.
Mainly about the conscript mates aboard, who go through the navy boot camp, getting a basic education in seamanship, including of course firefighting. And addition to that the polish. They polish a lot!
It's a very sought after posting and there is a three year waiting list to serve as a conscript aboard Dannebrog. Especially if you are the cook, That really counts on your CV!
She is a huge crowd-pleaser wherever she sails with the Regent Couple, drawing just a big crowd as the Regent Couple.

Being the first ship of the navy, all other navy ships and vessels are required to salute her. Which means they sail past Dannebrog with the crew lined up on deck and saluting Dannebrog.

As such there is not even a whisper among politicians to decommission her. She is way too practical, way too beautiful an ambassador and has a way too big fanbase.
There has been talks about building a new royal yacht, as Dannebrog is showing signs of being an elderly lady and a major refit may be overdue. She went through such a major refit back in the 1980s.
But I can't imagine that happening for the next few years and she is very much needed here in the first years of King Frederik's reign.
 
Thanks Muhler. And already in the first year of King Frederik's reign the ship is getting quite the work out and the crew as well with trips to Sweden, Norway, Faroe Islands, Greenland and the 4 days of visits in August as well. She is very beautiful and impressive - not to mention a magnificent PR tool for the DRF. It sure does draw a crowd!
 
I didn’t understand a word of it, but thoroughly enjoyed this half-hour video … and in fact have watched it more than once.
Queen Margrethe taking us through the Royal Yacht.
Not bothered that the wind has messed up her hair and wearing some jaunty nautical touches to her outfit.
The dogs following about. The roiling blue sea and bright light.
So much bigger inside than it looks from the outside.

I recently saw some old photos of Frederik and Mary boarding the ship way back in August 2005 in Malta. They must have a lot of memories from over the years.

And if you love being at sea, but have only travelled on a cruise ship, what a different experience this vessel must give you. So much closer to the waves.

 
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A few days ago Dannebrog took part in a man-overboard incident.

She was sailing along when a distress signal went out about a man overboard from a boat. All ships and boats nearby responded, as they should, including Danneborg.
A motorboat picked up the unfortunate man from the water and sailed him to Dannebrog where there was a doctor aboard. The man was examined and found to be well. I assume the man was put ashore when Dannebrog reached her destination.

Unfortunately I don't seem to be able to find the article right now, but it was on one of the major news outlets.

It is by far not the first time Danneborg has been involved in a sea-rescue operation. Sea rescue takes precedence above everything else, regardless of whether the DRF is aboard and on their way to some official business.

Danneborg incidentally started out as a hospital ship. She is a royal yacht first and foremost of course, but in case of a crisis or war she was supposed to be converted into a hospital ship. Because by the time she was build, there were next to no bridges in DK connecting the various parts of the country. (Nowadays you can't row anywhere without bumping into a bridge!) So she was supposed to ferry seriously wounded to the largest and most advanced hospitals in DK at the time.
Today Danneborg is still officially classified as a NATO auxiliary ship.
She is the First Ship of the Navy, just as say HMS Victory is the First Ship of the Royal Navy. As such whenever she encounter a Danish navy ship or vessel at sea, that ship is obliged to turn around and pass Dannebrog with the crew lined up on the deck, doing an honor roll. I.e. taking off their caps. And shouting nine cheers (hurra!) for the Danish Monarch.

But it's not like all of a sudden a navy ship bumps into Danneborg, the navy ships are informed about the course of Danneborg in advance, so that they can prepare by donning the parade uniform and muster on deck. It is of course a festive thing to do.
Smaller vessels however have a tendency to quietly change course so to avoid Danneborg, because with a crew just big enough to man all relevant posts, there wouldn't be much of a crew available on deck.
 
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