Gouda, Netherlands 16 June 2019
Built by Hendrik Kroese, Hoogezand, Netherlands in 1914 for the sand transport towards Heligoland with as homeport Hamburg, Germany and owned by Hinrich Poppe. In 1916 sold to J.J. Schildt, in 1919 to Wilhelm Helms, Antona, Germany and stranded off Gotland on 27 November 1919. Salvaged ion 14 December by a Swedish salvage company which became her owner when Helms was not able to pay the salvage. Between 1922-1947 used for cement transport between Stockholm and Slite and probably in that period fitted out with an engine. In 1947 sold towards Denmark and renamed Sven Erik, sold in 1957 and renamed Ib Johannsen and in December 1958 just Ib, until 1969 used as cargo ship and than until 1981 as stone carrier (fisher?), sold towards Amsterdam in 1983, resold in 1989 and renamed Käthe and again sold in April 1998. Dimensions 25,15 x 5,94 metres. Original a heck ship.
