Eight sisters
History
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They were four-masted barques designed for the south american nitrate trade. Very strong and convenient, these freighters measured over 100 meters long and could carry 3000 tons of cargo by sail. |
Characteristics
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Sister ships
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They were built by Blohm & Voss from Hamburg, except the Pangani and the Padua, built by Tecklenborg from Geestemünde (now Bremerhaven).
The Priwall and the Padua were the last sailing ships of Laeisz. The Padua was also the last square rigged ship built for the cargo transport. She still sails as a school-ship under the russian flag, as the Kruzenstern. |
The last four
 Pamir  Kruzenstern ex Padua |
 Passat  Peking |
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