The Brazilian Navy commissioned a new Tall Ship, a three masted clipper, on February 4th, 2000. The ship is appropriately named "Cisne Branco"- White Swan. Her construction was inspired by the design of the last "Clippers" of the 19th century and, under the guidance of the Brazilian Navy, was built in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The main purpose of the “Cisne Branco” is to develop and promote Brazilian naval traditions. Therefore it will take part in the most important nautical events, representing the Brazilian Navy, in Brazil and abroad.
She was built according to the Clipper project in the late 19th century and her main features are the amount of sails and the fact that she is not too heavy which enables her to sail beautifully.
The ship has all the latest technology in navigation and safety equipment and is very comfortable, but all the manoeuvres on deck are done exactly like in the 19th century.

Flag: Brazil
Rig: Full-rigged ship
Class: A
Homeport: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Normal Cruising Waters: Worldwide
Sparred Length: 254'
Draft: 15'9"
Sail Area: 23,627 Square Feet
Hull: Steel