About the Anna

Brief History of Boat:

The ANNA was built in the J. Junge Shipyard in Wewelsfleth (Northern Germany)  for the boat operator Jonni Greve. She was first registered and went into service on the 1^st July 1910. The purchase price was 8600 Reichs Marken. These types of vessel were common at this time and carried essentials for life in the city from the country: Milk, fruit and vegetables, grains, meat and fish, in addition they also transported cement, coal and peat.

Due to their construction as flat- bottomed ships this type of vessel was optimally adapted to the conditions in tidal areas and shallow water. The ANNA belongs to the few on the Elbe that have outlasted their time and have been lovingly restored.

In spring 1925 the ship was extended by around 5 m for increased loading capacity. Jonni Greve equips her with a first auxiliary engine. In 1955 the son of Jonni Greve, Walter takes over the ship of its father. From 1970 the ANNA is no longer a sailing boat with auxiliary engine but rather an engine goods ship. In 1976 she is sold again and the new owners begin restoration- removing the rudder house, shortening the ship, replacing masts and installing interior fittings.

In 1991 Just Kleinhuis acquires the ANNA. For the time of the Peaceful Energy Tour 2005 the owner offered it to Greenpeace.