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The Pamir Sailing Around Cape Horn in 1949

In 1949, this picture of the stunning Pamir ship was taken. It’s the known world’s last commercial ocean-going sailing ship. The four-masted ship was constructed by the F. Laeisz consigning company. The vessel was one of the last of her class, once bulk carriers were invented, to round Cape Horn. The New Zealand government took the ship as a war prize in 1941 during World War II.

Sadly, a severe storm destroyed this ship. In September 1957, Hurricane Carrie caused it to slam against the coasts of the Azores. Only six out of 86 were saved after a long search for survivors after the disaster.

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