THE HALF MOON
Join Dutch musicians Nanne and Ankie as they celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's arrival with songs telling the story of the Half Moon leaving the Netherlands, arriving in America, and exploring the Hudson River.


Facts About the Half Moon

Length on Deck: 85 feet Length on Keel: 64.5 feet
Height: 78 feet Beam: 17.3 feet
Draft: 8.5 feet Crew: 15-20
Class: Yacht Displacement: 112 tons
Storage: 80 tons Rigging: square and lateen sails
Original Construction: carvel-fitted planks Original Construction Date: 1608
Replica Construction Date: 1989 Masts: fore, main, mizzen Sail Area: 2,757 square feet
Anchors: 4 Cannons: 2 starboard, 2 larboard, 2 stern chasers
Flags: foremast, United Provinces; mainmast, United Provinces; Mizzenmast, City of Amsterdam; Jackstaff, VOC Amsterdam.