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STS Sedov
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For the surname, see Sedov (surname).
STS Sedov (Russian: Седов), formerly Magdalene Vinnen II (1921–1936) and Kommodore Johnsen (–1948), is a four-masted steel barque that for almost 80 years was the largest traditional sailing ship in operation. Originally built as a German cargo ship, Sedov is today a sail training vessel, training cadets from the universities of Kaliningrad, Saint Petersburg and Astrakhan. She participates regularly in the big maritime international events as a privileged host and has also been a regular participant in The Tall Ships' Races.
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Ordered | 1919 |
Builder | Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft, Kiel, Germany |
Laid down | 1920 |
Launched | 23 March 1921 |
Commissioned | 1921 |
Fate | Acquired in 1945 by the Soviet Union as a war reparation |
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Name | Sedov |
Acquired | 1945 |
Identification |
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Fate | Active as a training ship |
General characteristics | |
Type | Barque |
Tonnage | 3,500 GRT standard |
Displacement | 7,300 long tons (7,400 t) (at 5,350 ts load) |
Length |
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Beam | 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in) |
Height | 54 m (177 ft 2 in) |
Draft | 6.7 m (22 ft 0 in) |
Propulsion | Auxiliary diesel |
Sail plan | Sail area: 4,195 m2 (45,150 sq ft) |
Speed |
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Complement | 220 (Professional crew: 60; Cadets: 120;) |
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