THE Duyfken 1606 Replica is set to sail through Mandurah’s estuary mouth on September 5 and will be an “impressive sight” not to be missed, says Duyfken chief Peter Bowman.
On its first voyage to Mandurah, Mr Bowman said he hoped for a 10am arrival, water levels permitting.
“We are really excited to bring the ship to Mandurah and hope to see people gathered either side of the estuary mouth to watch its arrival,” he said.
“With the mouth being quite small it will be an impressive sight.”
City of Mandurah councillors unanimously voted last week in support of the ship visiting for 10 days as part of its 400th anniversary since Dirk Hartog landed on an island near Shark Bay.
Mr Bowman said he had met with City representatives and, providing there were no “hiccups”, the ship would sail from Bunbury overnight and be available for the public to tour as of 2pm that day.
The boat will open for public tours until 8pm most days.
“This week we are mailing local schools inviting them to view the ship from 9am to 2pm over six or seven days,” he said.
“Places are limited so it will be a first come, first served system.”
Children are also invited to a pirate day on board the ship on September 11.
