The four-masted barque PASSAT in 3D

Exhibition room above

In the upper exhibition area/tween deck, a printed wall depicts the everyday life of the protagonist Herbert Scheuffler on board at that time, with all its peculiarities such as baking duties, equator baptism, work and leisure time. Charming illustrations and displays enliven the room and arouse curiosity. Numerous exhibits from the Passat's time in service are clearly explained and presented to the viewer in display cases set into the wall.

Exhibition

"To go on a long voyage on a windjammer! For a 15-year-old boy from Saxony, this dream came true. In 1932, he became a cabin boy on the PASSAT – head over heels. When he began his training, he was barely five feet tall and kept a diary from the very first day. His name is Herbert Scheuffler, let's accompany him on his journey..."A fortunate circumstance meant that the School and Sports Department of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck came into possession of the cabin boy's diaries through the children of that cabin boy. A new concept was developed, with the help of professional exhibition designers, focusing on the cabin boy Herbert Scheuffler, who made a total of three trips on board from 1932 onwards (including the first circumnavigation of the world on the Passat) and wrote down his experiences in detail in diaries.Opened in 2016 amid great public interest, the exhibition continues to attract countless enthusiastic visitors to this day and, thanks to excellent Google ratings from visitors, took first place in the 2020 ranking of the 12 museums rated in Schleswig-Holstein and 15th place out of 450 museums considered nationwide by the consumer portal “Testberichte.de”!

Luke IV with pantry

Although the Luke IV, with a maximum of 30 people and its 77 m², is one of the smaller event rooms on board, social gatherings are very important here! Groups attending family celebrations, school trips and seminar trips appreciate this area equally. The Luke IV's furnishings with individual conference furniture made by carpenters, a modern fitted kitchen for self-catering, the surrounding multi-bed cabins and, last but not least, the daylight coming in through the hatch cover give the Luke IV its very special character. You can find more information about our event rooms [HERE](https://luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/veranstaltungsraeume.html) .

Suite

A pinch of adventure paired with the comfort of a comfortable double bed with its own bathroom and pantry, all of this is what the Passat Suite promises. Maritime chic with a view of the modern Priwall promenade and the gentle swell of the Baltic Sea ensure a very special overnight experience. Information about overnight stays on board the Passat in Travemünde can be found [HERE](https://www.luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/uebernachtung.html) .

Historic Galley

Here the cook had his hands full satisfying the insatiable hunger of all the crew members. Due to the lack of choice of food, creativity was required. If the food was not tasty, the mood sank to zero. With great attention to detail and extraordinary commitment as well as donations from the "Save the Passat" association and the Jürgen Wessel Foundation, the galley was restored to its historical state in 2010.

"All hands on deck"

This nautical order calls all men to their positions, every hand is needed on deck now!!! And there are quite a few decks on a tall ship like the Passat…! To name just a few: Deck Luke II, Luke III, Luke IV, the deck at the chart house, the poop deck and the forecastle deck. While all deck areas primarily serve as an integral part of the museum tour, some are now also involved in seasonal events. The deck at the chart house probably has the most beautiful purpose, because this is where couples enter the “harbor of marriage” every year from April to October! As an official branch of the Lübeck registry office, the Passat offers civil weddings on certain days of the week. In addition, unofficial, free weddings by a free wedding officiant or captain's weddings without legal character as well as combinations of civil and free weddings are possible on request. More information is available [at www.luebeck.de/passat](https://www.luebeck.de/passat) . During the Travemünde Week, which takes place every year in July, Deck Luke III plays a particularly important role as a lively meeting place. Sailors of all nationalities and age groups meet there after hopefully successful regattas and competitions for a cheerful get-together with personal and professional exchange. The Deck Luke II not only serves as access to the exhibition rooms, it is also extremely popular with groups from the event room directly below. Here you can enjoy a wonderful, unique view of the expansive Baltic Sea and the Trave estuary and escape the hustle and bustle, at least for a moment. What ultimately unites all deck areas is their high maintenance costs! The vagaries of the coastal weather as well as the busy activity on board leave their mark and require regular minor and major deck renovations. Thanks in particular to the great financial support of the "Save the Passat" association, the "manpower" from the ranks of the Lübeck Port Authority and, last but not least, the on-board crew, these challenges are always successfully mastered.

"Funkbude"

Where once "sparks flew" when messages were sent using radio transmitters, there is now a radio station set up according to a historical model. Even though messages on the maritime radio frequencies are no longer possible for the Passat, the collection of donated radio devices and accessories still amazes visitors on their tour. Outstanding private initiative and financial donations from various clubs and foundations have made it possible for another piece of maritime history to be brought to life in a museum since 2009.

One Ship – Four Lives

A former student coined the term: “The PASSAT had four lives.” She still has one thing – long may it last" From 1911 to 1932 as a cargo sailing ship in the saltpeter trade from Chile under the flag of the Hamburg shipping company Laeisz From 1932 to 1951 cargo sailing ship mainly in the Australian trade under the flag of the Finnish shipping company Erikson From 1951 to 1957 as a cargo sailing training ship of the German Merchant Navy Since 1959 as a museum ship on the Priwallufer in Travemünde The blue line shows a voyage of the PASSAT from its “first life” as a cargo sailing ship. Typical cargo was saltpeter from Chile. The green line shows the voyage of the PASSAT in which Herbert Scheuffler took part. One of the voyages with wheat from its “second life” to Australia and around Cape Horn – with a detour via Mauritius. The red line shows a journey of the PASSAT from its “third life” as a cargo sailing training ship. With barley from Argentina to Hamburg. The purple star shows the berth of the PASSAT here in Travemünde

Infinite spans

The wingspan of an albatross can be up to 3.50 meters! As giants among seabirds, albatrosses are legendary among sailors.Without wind they cannot even take off, their takeoffs and landings are not exactly elegant, but their flight is all the more so: They use the technique of “dynamic gliding” and fly close to the water to save energy.They thus cross the endless expanses of the oceans, especially in the southern hemisphere, where most species are at home.This is also how they give their name: anyone who has crossed the endless expanses as a captain and sailed around Cape Horn is known as an “Albatross” as a Cape Horner.PoemI am the albatross that waits for you at the end of the world. I am the forgotten soul of the dead sailors, that sailed to Cape Horn, from all the seas of the earth. But they did not die in the raging waves, for now they fly on my wings for all time into eternity, where at the deepest abyss the Antarctic storm howls.This poem by the Chilean poet Sara Vial honors those lost at sea on a monument at Cape Horn. It shows the shape of an albatross.

Equator baptism

THE MAGIC LINE The equator baptism – as old as Christian seafaring: Anyone who crossed the equator for the first time in his life was given a new name, was baptized to appease the gods of the southern seas The captain and the officers played the sea god Neptune, his wife Thetis, priests and co. The person being baptized had to kiss the feet of the gods, swallow huge, bitter “pills”, bathe in disgusting lye, get badly smeared by your comrades and then be mercifully “shaveed”. There had to be some formality, though: each person being baptized received a certificate! Herbert Scheuffler didn't seem to have had it so bad. His diary entry is short and to the point. But equator baptisms were often not so funny: some of the people who were baptized suffered from nausea and discomfort for weeks afterwards. EQUATORIAL BAPTISMS TODAY Today, baptisms are purely for fun. On cruise ships, there is prosecco and games, but the people being baptized are still proud of their new, "southern" names. “The course of the baptism ritual must ensure that the participants are not degraded in their personal reputation and their self-esteem is not impaired.” This was the Navy’s service instruction – until 2011. Then, after reports of derailments on naval ships, the equator baptism was officially banned in the German Navy.

Exhibition room below

A completely different atmosphere welcomes the visitors in the lower exhibition area (loading hatch). A wide variety of thematic areas such as the legendary Cape Horn, the heeling station that invites you to experience it, contemporary close-ups of crews and captains as well as the impressive loading situation were located here. The special lighting concept, the sheer size of the loading hatch in combination with the “coolness” prevailing there create an exciting feeling of space and allow everyone to experience the dimensions of the cargo sailing ship of that time with all their senses. Bilingual text panels provide topic-related information and the film “The last grain races”, which runs on a continuous loop, vividly shows the adventurous conditions of a “wheat race” on the high seas at that time.

Heeling station

Definition: Heeling, also called list, refers to the lateral inclination of watercraft Causes: wind pressure, sea state, slipping or icing of the cargo Heeling angle: measurable by a mechanical or electronic inclinometer rigidly connected to the hull The keel (lowest longitudinal stiffener) of a sailing ship, which accounts for up to 50% of the total ship mass, acts as a counterweight to the lateral wind pressure. Its resistance under water always forces the ship back into an upright position. The rule applies: the greater the inclination, the stronger the righting force (lever law). A heeling of 20-45° is generally not dangerous for sailing ships, but the ship's center of gravity can shift, for example due to water ingress, to such an extent that it is impossible to right itself, as happened when the PAMIR sank on September 21, 1957. A similar fate threatened the PASSAT on its journey home from Buenos Aires to Hamburg. It was caught in a November storm with winds of 10 to 12 Beaufort. A contemporary witness of this last journey reports: “The storm is getting stronger, the PASSAT is heading north-east on its port bow, listing far to port. The ship is yawing, rolling and taking on water. Deafening masses of water are roaring onto the main deck, loading it with tons of seawater. I wasn't afraid - but I was in awe of nature!” The port list of up to 60° forces the captain to have the cargo trimmed, the starboard deep tank flooded and three days later to enter the safe port of Lisbon with a list of about 30°. With the return to Hamburg the active driving time of the PASSAT ends.

Charge

The Laeisz shipping company used the Passat for saltpeter transport (Info: nitrates are salts of nitric acid, some of these salts are referred to by the historical name saltpeter). Coming from Europe and loaded with general cargo and ballast, the Passat rounded Cape Horn in the direction of Chile and then, after unloading the cargo in Valparaiso, for example, it sailed on to Iquique, where it took on board saltpetre.Why saltpeter?With the outbreak of the First World War, the importance of the so-called "white gold" grew, because the nitrate was not only used as fertilizer but also needed to make explosives. When it became possible to produce saltpeter artificially, the need for saltpeter transport decreased. The global recession of the 1930s then led to its final end.StowingSaltpeter was stowed in sacks in such a way that the load tapered towards the top like a pyramid. As saltpeter is a salt, it attracts moisture. The stacked sacks soon formed a compact mass so that the load could no longer slip. The sacks were laid crosswise so that they could be separated more easily. This was to make unloading easier. A sack of saltpeter weighed 100kg.customsWhen the ship was loaded, the saltpeter cross was hoisted in the evening. This is a cross made of two battens. Two red lamps are attached to the horizontal ends and white lamps to the vertical ends. The cross is hoisted to the jib of the foreyard. Ships present bid farewell to the departing ship by calling out three CHEERS in turn. The departing ship repeated the CHEERS, calling out its name.

House of cards

While all deck areas primarily serve as an integral part of the museum tour, some are now also involved in seasonal events. The deck at the chart house probably has the most beautiful purpose, because this is where couples enter the “harbor of marriage” every year from April to October! As an official branch of the Lübeck registry office, the Passat offers civil weddings on certain days of the week. In addition, unofficial, free weddings by a free wedding officiant or captain's weddings without legal character as well as combinations of civil and free weddings are possible on request. Further information about "Wedding on the Passat" at [www.luebeck.de/passat](https://www.luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/trauung-auf-der-passat.html) .

Captain's lounge

Further information on "Wedding on the Passat" can be found at [www.luebeck.de/passat](https://www.luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/trauung-auf-der-passat.html) .

The Luke II

The Luke II welcomes its guests in a spacious yet comfortable atmosphere. Some groups may be reminded of the early years of seafaring, but they still don't have to do without modern facilities. Modern folding tables and comfortable seating for up to 120 people ensure a fun experience. A bar with cooling facilities is available for serving drinks. Tastefully and high-quality renovated, partly barrier-free toilet rooms with changing mats are geared to today's needs. You can find more information about our event rooms [HERE](https://luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/veranstaltungsraeume.html) .

The fair

With its cozy furnishings and maritime feel, the fair has a very dignified feel. Furnished with 3 round and 2 rectangular group tables, up to 30 people can find the opportunity for sociable day or evening events. In combination with the neighboring Luke II, it also offers space for catering of all kinds. You can find more information about our event rooms [HERE](https://luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/veranstaltungsraeume.html) .

Pantry

Galley (hatch II)

The galley, equipped with selected commercial kitchen furniture and equipment, enables meals to be prepared and cooked conveniently and as required as part of the catering service that can be arranged specifically. The School and Sports Department will be happy to provide a list of local and creative catering providers on request.

4-bed chamber

Information about overnight stays on board the Passat in Travemünde can be found [HERE](https://www.luebeck.de/de/stadtleben/tourismus/travemuende/sehenswuerdigkeiten-travemuende/viermastbark-passat/uebernachtung.html) .