Refitting Anny von Hamburg

In 2023 my friends and colleagues, Captains Jan Rautawaara & Juha Pokka managed to procure another old lady as a project for the future. It was s/y "Anny von Hamburg", a 29m historic three-masted schooner built in Germany. 

Anny von Hamburg postcard (1980's)

History of Anny von Hamburg

Anny von Hamburg is a historic three-masted schooner, originally built in 1914 by Conrad Lühring at Hammelwarden yard in Germany. Initially named "Anny," the vessel was designed as a cargo ship. Throughout her extensive history, she has undergone several name changes and transformations, reflecting her diverse roles from cargo schooner to cadet training ship to passenger sailing vessel.

Anny von Hamburg complimentary postcard (1980's)

Fascination under sail

In 1998 Capt Jan Rautawaara had the opportunity to Captain the old schooner Anny von Hamburg for a summer and from the experience he wrote an article in the "Ocean Adventures - Tall ships international" magazine as per below. Also included some marketing brochures for brokers and travel agents alike (click pictures to enlarge).

Brochure graphics