Sedov
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The STS Sedov (Russian: Седов) is one of the world's largest sailing ships. Originally named Magdalene Vinnen II, she was built in 1921 by Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft at Kiel, Germany for the shipping company F. A. Vinnen & Co. of Bremen. After World War II she was handed over to Russia and renamed after Arctic explorer Georgy Sedov in 1945.
The Sedov is a 4-masted steel barque. She displaces nearly 3,500 tonnes, is capable of over 18 knots speed (8 knots under engine), is 117.5 meters long, and her total sail area is 4192 m². She is being used today as a training ship. In crew are about 65 and trainees are about 164.
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