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A 100-year-old, three-masted vessel lies anchored in Dakar, Senegal, where it has remained for two years.0:46 Originally built in 1910 as a herring fishing boat, the ship later served a Swiss youth social foundation until 2017.1:42 The current owner purchased the vessel with the intention of converting it into an event space and bar for a nearby restaurant project.13:32 The ship features a large cockpit, a professional-grade galley, and extensive interior living quarters, including a workshop and complex mechanical systems.2:09 Despite its age, the vessel retains original German-labeled instrumentation and control panels.4:23 The current caretaker, Iba, maintains the ship, which has previously sailed from Panama to Spain before arriving in Senegal.16:18 The vessel’s history includes service under Dutch and Swiss flags, transitioning from a working fishing boat to a youth training ship.16:17 While the rigging remains largely intact, the ship currently shows signs of neglect due to its prolonged stationary status in the harbor.7:44

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