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DE SB205
Bill
Status
9/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Blevins
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AI Summary
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Designates the Kalmar Nyckel as the official Tall Ship of Delaware by adding Section 365 to Title 29, Chapter 3 of the Delaware Code
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The original Kalmar Nyckel sailed from Sweden in 1638 and carried Peter Minuit and the first permanent European settlers to found New Sweden (present-day Wilmington)
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A faithful recreation of the original ship was built and launched in 1997 by the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation at its shipyard on the Seventh Street Peninsula
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The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation operates education programs that preserve Delaware's cultural and maritime heritage while teaching seamanship skills and historical knowledge
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The vessel serves as Delaware's seagoing ambassador, promoting the state through port visits and appearances in publications to thousands of people
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Designation Of The Kalmar Nyckel As The Tall Ship Of Delaware.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
9/9/2016