Large Danish destroyer

Large Danish destroyer

The large Danish destroyer (Fregatten Jylland) is the world's last screw-driven steam frigate. During the Second Schleswig War in 1864, it took part in the naval engagement between the Prusso-Austrian fleets at the Battle of Heligoland on May 9, 1864. This large destroyer, along with Niels Juel and Heimdall, defeated two Austrian frigates and three Prussian gunboats, but failed to secure control over the Prussian North Sea — suffering extensive damage during the battle.

In the 1890s, the large Danish destroyer was decommissioned, and fortunately escaped being dismantled in 1908. To preserve this large vessel, in 1960 it was towed back to the town of Ebeltoft in Denmark, and its further deterioration was halted only when it was moved to a dry dock in 1984. Restoring this abandoned destroyer was an extremely challenging project — apart from the ship’s transmission system, weaponry, engines, and components, 60% of the hull’s timber had to be replaced.

The restoration of the large Danish destroyer was completed in 1994. It is now on public display in the town of Ebeltoft, Denmark, and is acclaimed as the world’s oldest wooden ship, attracting many visitors.

Fregatten Jylland

Reason to visit: The world’s largest wooden ship

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Denmark[Denmark]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Central Denmark Region [Central Denmark Region]

City where the attraction is located: Syddjurs Municipality [Syddjurs Municipality]