Historic training yacht could sail into Asgard role

THE Asgard II might not sail again but another historic training yacht is getting a new lease of life that will see her back on the ocean waves next year.

Historic training yacht could sail into Asgard role

The Creidne, owned by the Irish navy, is quietly undergoing a refurbishment at the naval base in Haulbowline, Cork, after years of low-level use by the navy reserve.

When the refit is complete early next year it is intended the yacht will be used by the full-time navy for training in seamanship, but the possibility of her filling in for the Asgard II may also to be considered.

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