After her commissioning in 1896, she completed numerous trading voyages, including to Hong Kong and Chile. During the First World War, the ship was confiscated by Portugal and later used as a British auxiliary ship under the name "Flores". After the end of the war, she served the Portuguese navy as a training ship "Sagres" and won the international sailing regatta Tall Ships' Race in 1958. Large sailing ships from all over the world compete against each other, with the focus not only on competition, but above all on cultural exchange and the promotion of youth work in the maritime industry. In 1983, the Rickmer Rickmers returned to Hamburg, was restored and converted into a museum.

On board, you can explore the faithfully restored areas such as the crew and officers' quarters, the galley and the impressive engine room. It is particularly exciting to see what types of propulsion the ship used over the years: sail, steam and diesel.
Adventurous visitors can climb the rigging, i.e. the masts, sails, lines and spars, under expert guidance and enjoy a unique view of the Port of Hamburg from a height of 35 metres.

Secret tip: After the tour, you can sit down in the ship's own restaurant. Enjoy traditional North German dishes in a maritime atmosphere.

1. Since 2019, a newly designed permanent exhibition informs about the four life phases of the ship on approximately 800 square meters.
2. The Rickmer Rickmers was built in 1896 as a full-rigged ship with a steel hull on transverse frames at the company's own shipyard in Bremerhaven.
3. In 1930, the ship was equipped with two Krupp diesel engines that each produced 350 horsepower.
4. After a severe storm in 1904, the damaged third mast was replaced in Cape Town, and the ship was re-rigged from a full-rigged ship to a barque.
5. The Rickmer Rickmers has already served as a filming location for various film and television productions.
6. The Rickmer Rickmers Foundation regularly awards the title of honorary captain to individuals who have contributed to the ship's legacy.
7. In 2005, the Rickmer Rickmers was honored in the stamp series "For the Youth – Tall Ships" by Deutsche Post.
8. The extensive restoration of the ship was partially funded by job creation measures for unemployed youth.
9. On board, regularly changing exhibitions on maritime themes take place, enriching the cultural offerings of Hamburg.
10. Around 1930, the ship received two 350 horsepower Krupp diesel engines as auxiliary propulsion.

Note: Opening times may vary on public holidays. It is advisable to check the current times on the official website before visiting.