STS Leeuwin II

STS Leeuwin II is a tall ship based in Fremantle, Western Australia, used for sail training for youths.

It was built to a design by local naval architect Len Randell by Australian Shipbuilding Industries Pty Ltd (now BAE Systems Australia) and launched on 2 August 1986.

[citation needed] It is operated by Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, a non-profit organisation that runs youth training voyages along the West Australian coast.

[6] On 30 August 2024, the 109,000 DWT container ship Maersk Shekou collided with the Leeuwin II while entering the harbour of Fremantle, Australia.

[11] The ship was cleared of debris and sailed again for a short shakedown on 24 October 2024, albeit bereft of her mast and rigging.

Leeuwin II after the collision