Kruzenshtern or Krusenstern (Russian: Крузенштерн) is a four-masted barque (Russian: барк) that was built in 1926 at Geestemünde in Bremerhaven, Germany as Padua (named after the Italian city).

Kruzenshtern is the second largest sailing ship in the world behind another Russian ship, Sedov. Originally called Padua, she was built in Germany in the 1920’s as one of five clipper ships for the “Flying P Line” which traded in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Pacific.

She is now a Russian Navy sail training ship. Of the four remaining Flying P-Liners, the former Padua is the only one still in use, mainly for training purposes, with her home ports in Kaliningrad (formerly Königsberg) and Murmansk. After the Sedov, another former German ship, she is the largest traditional sailing vessel still in operation.

Das russische Segelschulschiff Kruzenshtern (russisch Крузенште́рн Krusenschtern; ursprünglich Padua) ist eine Viermaststahlbark, die heute nach dem deutsch-baltischen Kapitän und Admiral in russischen Diensten Adam Johann von Krusenstern benannt ist. Heimathafen des Windjammers ist Kaliningrad.

The current position of KRUZENSHTERN is at Baltic Sea reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel KRUZENSHTERN (IMO 6822979, MMSI 273243700) is a Sailing Vessel built in 1926 (98 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Russia.

laid up in Flensburg during the war, towed from Hamburg to Swinemünde in January 1946 to be handed over to the Soviet Union as a war prize, renamed the "Kruzenshtern". remained in harbour until 1959, refit in 1959-61, she was fitted with her first auxiliary engines.

Kruzenshtern, a Sail Training tall ship operated by the Baltic Fishing Fleet State Academy. Launched in Germany (as Padua) in 1926, Kruzenshtern is the only remaining Flying P-Liner ship that continues to sail to this day (3 others remain moored).

Kruzenshtern, a Russian Navy ship, is ranked #3 among the Oldest Active Military Ships. View an historical brief explaining the uniqueness of the Kruzenshtern in detail.

Oct 7, 2024 · The tall ship Kruzenshtern is a legendary four-masted barque that stands as one of the most remarkable vessels in maritime history. Originally launched in 1926 from the Joh. C. Tecklenborg shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany, the ship was initially named Padua.

Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of KRUZENSHTERN including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 6822979, MMSI 273243700, Call sign UCVK.