HDMY Dannebrog (A540)

Dannebrog, Copenhagen 2017
History
Kingdom of Denmark
NameDannebrog
NamesakeFlag of Denmark (Danish: Dannebrog)
Laid down1931
Launched1932
Commissioned26 May 1932
Identification
StatusIn active service
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General characteristics
Displacement1,238 t (1,218 long tons)
Length78.43 m (257 ft 4 in)
Beam10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
Height32 m (105 ft 0 in)
Draft3.62 m (11 ft 11 in)
Propulsion
Speed13.5 knots (15.5 mph; 25.0 km/h)
Range3,600 nmi (6,700 km)
Complement9 officers & 43 men of the Royal Danish Navy

His Danish Majesty's Yacht Dannebrog (A540) (Danish: KDM Dannebrog) was launched by Queen Alexandrine at Copenhagen in 1931, and commissioned on 26 May 1932. The yacht now serves as the official and private residence for King Frederik X, and members of the Royal Family when they are on official visits overseas and on summer cruises in Danish waters. When at sea, the Royal Yacht also participates in surveillance and sea-rescue services.

  1. ^ a b "På togt med Dannebrog". Kongehuset. Kongehuset. Retrieved 14 July 2018.