Albert Johannes

built 1928 in Groningen, NL as schooner Aak, first name "Magda", used under the command of Capt. Johann von Rönn, Krautsand, GER.

1936 change of the engine (Deutz, 100 hp).

1950 lengthening of the hull by about 7m, removal of the rigging except of a cran for charging and discharging.

1959 sold to Capt. Walter Brey, Bützfleth, GER; renamed the MS "Horn".

1965 sold to Capt. Hans-August Stüven, Barnkrug, GER; renamed the MS "Amalie Stüven" after the wife of the owner.

1973 sold to Capt. Willy Martens, Norderney, GER; renamed the MS "Eiland".

sold to the Dutchman Willem Sligting, converted until 1983 into a 3-masted schooner with a flatbottom hull, renamed the "Albert Johannes", used to sail with guests in the charter business, registerred in The Netherlands.

1991 change of the engine (Detroit, 240 PS).

1992 sold to J.J. Dam, Spakenburg, NL.

2000 sold to Steffen Schwarze, Rostock, GER; furthermore registerred under the Dutch flag, port of operation for sailing with guests during the summer often is Rostock.

participation in sailing events in the Baltic Sea like Kiel Week and Hanse Sail Rostock.

2011 refitting of the 3 masts of the rig.