Ship profile for the sailing ship: "Irme"

Photos of the sailing ship:

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Irme, Volker Gries, Hanse Sail Rostock 2019 , 08/2019

Source, location, date:
Volker Gries,
Hanse Sail Rostock 2019,
08/2019

Irme, Volker Gries, Hanse Sail Rostock 2019 , 08/2019

Source, location, date:
Volker Gries,
Hanse Sail Rostock 2019,
08/2019

Technical data of the sailing ship:

Name:Irme
Ex-names:Trossö
Registered port:Rostock
Nation:GER
Type of rigging:KUTTER
Type of ship:Aspirantboot (Yacht)
Year built:1942
Yard:Gustav Ryhl, Åhus, SWE
Overall length:9.95 m
Length (hull):8.10 m
Breadth:2.88 m
Draught:1.50 m
Sail area:50 m2
Ship's hull:Holz / Wood
Power:16 PS

Portrait of the sailing ship:

Last update: 01 May 2022

  • built in 1942 according to a drawing by Knut Reimers by Gustav Ryhl in Åhus/SWE as one of 7 training boats for the Swedish Navy, registration in Karlskrona, first name was "Trossö", used for the training of officers until 1957.
  • 1957-89 civilian use by new owners.
  • 1989 new owner, fitted with a gaff rig (cutter), used in Sweden.
  • 2008 change of ownership in Sweden.
  • 2012 change of ownership, relocation to Rostock/GER to the museum harbour.