Statek-muzeum "Dar Pomorza" — Attraction in Gdynia

This ship had an exciting past as a Cadet Training Ship. It started service in 1930 and would do a European trip and a longer West Indies trip each year. In 1934 it sailed around the World covering 38746 miles, what an experience that must have been for those fortunate enough to gain a place on that trip. It was also invloved in bicentennial celebrations in USA in 1976. In 1939 she sailed to Sweden and was protected in Stockholm till after the War. Her last voyage was in 1981, she was replaced as the cost of refit would have been almost the same as a new ship. Now she remains a Museum ship. The Museum gives you all of it's history, you can then tour the engine room, living quarters and finally the deck. Well...

Very well preserved and interesting exhibition of a ship that was used for training Polish naval officers for several decades.

Very friendly and helpful guides who also speak English. Recommended for everybody interested in history, ships, showing their kids how life was before and in general expanding their horizons.

The display of knots on the lower deck fits perfectly with the large amounts of rope and the smell of tar...

The prices seem to reflect good value. However, website said open until 6, the board outside the ship said buy tickets before 3 as shuts at 4 and both the ship and stand were shut. I get that the ship closes for winter but it needs to be sign-posted much better. However, if you stay until sunset, you can see the Polish navy crew do their colours routine at the stern of the ship which...