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"Sedov"

"Sedov" the biggest old windjammer of the world - incoming Kiel harbour

four masted bark "Sedov" ex "Kommodore Johnson" ex "Magdalene Vinnen"

The STS Sedov (Russian: Седов), formerly the Magdalene Vinnen II (1921–1936) and the Kommodore Johnsen (–1948), is a 4-masted steel barque that for almost 80 years was the largest traditional sailing ship in operation. Originally built as a German cargo ship, the Sedov is today a sail training vessel, training cadets from the universities of Murmansk, Saint Petersburg and Arkhangelsk. She participates regularly in the big maritime international events as a privileged host and has also been a regular participant in the The Tall Ships' Races.

Ordered:1919
Builder:Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft, Kiel, Germany
Laid down:1920
Launched:1921
Commissioned:1921
Fate:Acquired in 1945 by the Soviet Union as a war reparation, used as a navy training ship. In 1966 transferred to the Ministry of Fisheries. In 1991 transferred to the Municipality of Murmansk and its School of Navy at the Murmansk University.
General characteristics
Tonnage:3,500 tonnes standard (GRT)
Displacement:7,300 ts (at 5,350 ts load)
Length:
LOA:117.5 m
Hull:108.7 m
Deck:100 m
Beam:14.9 m
Draft:6.5 m
Propulsion:Auxiliary diesel, 128 hp (95 kW)
Speed:18 knots speed (8 knots under engine)
Complement:240 (Professional crew: 70; Cadets: 120; Guest trainees: 50)
Notes:
Height of mass: 54.0 m
Sail area: 4,195 m²

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Taken on: June 27, 2009
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