Viermastbark Passat

About the museum

The Passat was built in 1911 by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg. Her keel was laid on March 2, the launch followed on September 20, and on Christmas Eve 1911 she left the port of Hamburg on her maiden voyage. As one of the famous “Flying P-Liners” she sailed around the world until 1957, rounding Cape Horn 39 times. In 1951 she received an auxiliary engine and from then on served as a cargo and training ship.

After her last voyage in 1957, the city of Lübeck bought the ship and permanently stationed her in Travemünde in 1960, where she became a landmark. She has been under heritage protection since 1978. The association “Rettet die Passat e. V.” supports her preservation and offers guided tours. The city, through its department for schools and sport, also rents the ship to school classes, clubs and youth groups.

The exhibition on board tells of life and work on a sailing ship. It follows the diary entries of Herbert Scheuffler, who signed on as a ship’s boy in 1932 at the age of 15. There are also event rooms for up to 120 people, sleeping bunks for groups, and the option to marry on board.

Highlights

• Flying P-Liner from 1911, sailed around Cape Horn 39 times
• Exhibition on the life of a ship’s boy, based on diary entries
• Overnight stays in the ship’s bunks
• Weddings on board
• Event rooms for up to 120 people

Permanent exhibition

• Ausstellung an Bord: Leben eines Schiffsjungen – The exhibition follows life and work aboard the Passat through the diary entries of Herbert Scheuffler, who signed on in 1932 at the age of 15.

Operated by

Hansestadt Lübeck (Bereich Schule und Sport)

Admission & discounts

Free admission for children under 6 and holders of the Lübeck Ferienpass.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Dogs are not allowed on board.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The ship lies in the Passat harbor on Priwall. Travel is by ferry (timetable information from Stadtverkehr Lübeck at www.sv-luebeck.de or by phone at 0451 8882828).

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 120 guests.

Rooms for private and business celebrations for up to 120 people, overnight stays in up to 102 bunks, weddings on board. Inquiries to passat-buchungen@luebeck.de.

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