Largest Wooden Ship
The Wyoming
The Wyoming was a six-masted schooner built in 1909 by the Percy & Small Shipyard in Bath, Maine, United States. 1. Dimensions: The Wyoming had an overall length of 450 feet (137 meters) and a beam (width) of 50 feet (15 meters). It had a depth of 30 feet (9 meters) and a draft of 30 feet (9 meters) when fully loaded. 2. Tonnage: The ship had a gross tonnage of 3,941 tons and a net tonnage of 3,759 tons. It was primarily used for transporting coal. 3. Construction: The Wyoming was constructed using iron fastenings and wooden planking. Its hull was made of white oak and yellow pine, while the masts were made of Douglas fir. 4. Sail Plan: The ship had six masts, each equipped with a square-rigged sail. It had a total sail area of approximately 17,160 square feet (1,595 square meters). 5. Crew: The Wyoming required a large crew to operate. It had a crew of around 30 to 35 sailors who were responsible for handling the sails, navigating the ship, and performing other necessary tasks.