FILMING

Grand Turk was conceived and built primarily as an action vehicle for the film and television industry.

Following more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Michael Turk was convinced that many more maritime epics would be produced if the correct ship of the period was available. It was for this reason he commissioned the construction of the ship in 1996.

Grand Turk is a replica 18th century man-o-war based on historical drawings of a sixth rate frigate named 'Blandford'. Whilst retaining technical authenticity she enjoys the benefit of two marine diesel engines, a bow thruster and four generators for the provision of both ship's and unit single and three phase power supply.

To date, Grand Turk has been chartered to United Television and Broadcasting for the 'Hornblower' television series and also to Granada Film for the forthcoming series of 'Longitude'.

Grand Turk has an overall length of 152' and a beam of 34'. She is authentically rigged for sailing with her main mast standing 117' above the water, her yards are 60' across and she has 12 working sails. Grand Turk carries Maritime & Coastguard Agency certification for 100 passengers and 30 crew

For film charter availability and charges please contact either Michael Turk or John Tweedle: 01634 400 110