We hope by 2002 and that Rose will then be a Newport, RI-based sail training ship. The Rose will be playing the part of HMS Surprise . We have no involvement in casting for the film. Details are still being decided. There are no requirements for previous sailing experience.
Trainees typically have varying backgrounds in sailing.
Many are history buffs or fans of Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forrester who have virtually no sailing experience. Because there have been 22 ships named Rose in the British navy in the last few hundred years you'll want to specifically state the dates above. This Rose was launched from the yard of Hugh Blades in Hull, England in 1757. You can see an overview of Rose's specifications online. Currently, there are no sail training sessions scheduled for 2001 due to the Rose being used in a film.