Back in the days of VHS video and high-band Video 8 cameras, the Western Australia's tall ship S.T.S. Leeuwin was then about 8 years young. The vessel is now pushing 30 years old. Currently she is undergoing deep maintenance which includes replacement of two masts. The engines heard in this video are believed to have been Detroit Diesels. Leeuwin currently is powered by two Yanmar Diesels. Who knows what will pushing the ship in 2027 when she may have to retire, gas turbines or some new alternative greenhouse friendly power source.??
