Sigyn (ship)

Sigyn in the Aura River in Turku (2021)
History
Finland
NameSigyn
Launched1887
Maiden voyageGothenburg-Southampton 1887
In service1887–1938
IdentificationIMO number8640325
StatusMuseum ship
General characteristics
Tonnage
LengthLOA 57.5 m, LWL 42.7
Beam9 m
Draught4.0 m (fully loaded)
Propulsionsails only
Sail planbarque, sail area 1000 m2
Speedbest day average 11.5 knots
Crew10–11

Sigyn, built in Gothenburg 1887, now museum ship in Turku, is the last remaining wooden barque used for trade across the oceans. At the time she was built there were thousands of similar vessels, but she was one of the last ones built. She was quite small even for her time, considering she was built for long-distance trade, but well built and considered fast and beautiful.