Even with the guidance of the sailors, running a sailing ship proved to be difficult for an amateur like me to grasp. But if daytime was daunting, nighttime was dastardly.

And that's exactly what happened to Bark Europa, an iconic 112-year-old sailing ship. Bark Europa started as Senator Brockes in 1911 as a lightship designed to cruise the river Elbe in Germany.

The sailing ship measures 137 feet in length and has a current gross tonnage of 140. 14 regular sails and six auxiliary studding sails are hoisted, raising a total of 7,000 square feet of sail area.

These old-school sailing ships transport cargo across the sea—and you’re invited. Jackie Snow, The Wall Street Journal 4 min read 03 Oct 2024, 05:00 PM IST. The tall ship Tres Hombres is one ...