Cornish charity Sea Sanctuary has taken ownership of Irene, the tall ship featured in the film Pirates of the Caribbean.

The 100ft tall ship, built in 1907, arrived in Falmouth in April to help support the charitys work in blue health the concept that blue spaces, like the sea, are profoundly beneficial to peoples mental and emotional wellbeing.

Irene replaces a smaller boat, a move which reflects the increase in the demand of these critical services and the evolution of the charity who expertise and services are growing year on year from private clients, as well as corporate charters.

Charity CEO Joseph Sabien said: Our sailing days and residential therapeutic voyages are perfect for organisations looking to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their employees.

Those whoparticipate in our programs are not the only ones to benefit as any profits from the operation will subsidise the cost of people in the local community who need our support but cannot afford it. We are looking forward to a busy summer.

seasanctuary.org.uk

Editor of Classic Boat, Rob Peake has previously worked on a number of leading boating titles as both Editor and Deputy Editor, including Yachting Monthly and Motor Boat & Yachting. As a skipper, he has covered many thousands of miles at sea under both power and sail.

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'Pirates of the Caribbean' ship goes to mental health charity - Classic Boat