Hi Jan

This is a Tall Ship and has therefore been moved to the TALL SHIPS CATEGORY.

Can you please tr and post only photographs that meet the required size/resolution as advised by the Site Standards - see FAQ @ http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/xoopsfaq/index.php?cat_id=17

Some technical information on this vessel from
http://www.tallship-fan.de/index_e.htm
That site also has some interesting information/history on the ship, for instance:
"Built as the "Bürgermeister Bartels" at the shipyard Wichhorst in Hamburg
In 1905, used as a lightship, at last at station "Elbe II", for more than
70 years, after that used for some years by the fire brigades to practice
putting out a fire."

Former names: Bürgermeister Bartels, Tradition
Registered port:Amsterdam
Nation: NL
Type of rigging:BARKENTINE
Year built: 1905/1985
Yard: J.N.H. Wichhorst, Hamburg, GER
Overall length: 55.00 m
Length (hull): 45.00 m
Breadth: 7.40 m
Draught: 4.50 m
Sail area: 742 m2
Ship's hull: Stahl / Steel
Power: 270 PS
Engine: Mercedes Diesel

The ship has a web site @ http://www.tallship-company.com/

Regards

Steve Ellwood (Admin)