The Romanian Navy’s training ship “Mircea” arrived this morning at the Port of Durrës.

Built in 1938 at the German shipyard Blohm & Voss, “Mircea” is a three-masted tall ship. For over 85 years, it has served as a symbol of Romania’s maritime tradition and naval education.

Named after the Wallachian prince Mircea cel Batran, the ship has trained cadets from the Romanian Naval Academy since 1939. It replaced the country’s first training vessel and carried forward its legacy.

Over the decades, “Mircea” has crossed many seas and represented Romania at training missions and international events. One of its most notable appearances was at “OPSAIL 1976,” marking the 200th anniversary of U.S. independence.

Other ships of the same design operate in the U.S., Germany, Ukraine, and Portugal. Among them, “Mircea” remains a favorite among Romanian sailors.

The ship measures over 82 meters long, with masts rising to 44 meters. It hosts 135 cadets and a crew of 89 professionals.

After a major overhaul in 2002, “Mircea” kept its classical elegance. At the same time, it received modern equipment and now ranks among the world’s finest ships of its class.

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