25' Replica Tall Ship Gunboat (2001) - HMS BADGER

Gaff-rigged topsail cutter, replica of “War of 1812”-type gunboat built from an aluminum lifeboat.

The Ship’s Company has built, and currently sails, four historic replica vessels. Known as “Penetanguishene’s Small Tall Ship”, our Flagship HMS Badger is a 36′ replica of an 1812 British Gunboat, representative of similar vessels that were used on the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay during the early 19th century when Britain used the Royal Navy as a defense force in Upper Canada.

This beautiful vessel is rigged authentically as a Naval Cutter and flies up to 9 sails, with interior carpentry and all fittings replicated to the time period. The Badger also carries three small working cannon, which we employ in various re-enactments and for special event salutes (very popular with the public).