Historic Astrid to be scrapped after hull damage assessment

The historic tall ship Astrid is to be scrapped, bringing a sad end to the 95-year-old vessel’s rich maritime history.

The decision, confirmed last night, quashed any hopes that the former sail training vessel could be restored as a floating museum in the Netherlands.

The decision came despite an intensive ‘Save the Astrid’ campaign in owner and skipper Pieter de Kam’s native Holland, organised through Facebook.