Hamburg - Sailing ship Peking by Sabine Wagner

About "Hamburg - Sailing ship Peking"

by Sabine Wagner

About the artwork

The "Peking" is a majestic four-masted steel barque with a rich history as part of the famous Flying P-Liner fleet. This imposing sailing ship has its roots in times gone by and embodies the maritime elegance of bygone eras. Today, the "Peking" lies as an impressive museum ship in the Port of Hamburg, where she captivates visitors from all over the world as a living relic from the past.

Her imposing appearance on the water is reminiscent of the heyday of sailing, when these proud ships traversed the oceans and enabled trade across oceans. The "Peking" herself was a workhorse of the seas, proud to carry cargo and stories across the waves. Her four majestic masts reach high into the sky, the magnificent sails catching the wind and giving the ship an almost floating grace.

As a museum ship, the "Peking" offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the past of seafaring. The decks are peppered with details from a bygone era, reflecting the hard life of the seafarers and the craftsmanship that went into building and maintaining the ship. It's a journey through time that brings maritime heritage and stories of adventure and discovery to life.

The "Peking" exudes an atmosphere of nostalgia and admiration, borne of a love of seafaring and a fascination for historic ships. As a symbol of the rich maritime heritage, she lies at anchor as a museum ship in the Port of Hamburg and reminds us how closely history and the sea are linked.