Puck

Poland

The Municipality of Puck is working on a replica of a medieval boat discovered at the bottom of Puck Bay during archaeological research. This vessel, named Puck 3, short P-3 was uncovered in the late 1970s and is considered one of the most valuable testimonies of the region’s maritime heritage. We plan for the boat reconstruction to be sail-worthy, allowing participants to learn interesting facts about traditional Baltic shipbuilding during the voyage. In the boatyard, we aim to offer workshops for visitors, where they can try their hand at the boat-building process on prepared fragments, guided by instructors.

History of the P-3 Boat

The P-3 boat, dating from the mid-12th century, is believed to have been used for transporting goods and/or fishery. Its length is estimated at around 16 meters and width at 3.5 meters. Constructed entirely of oak wood, the wreck of the original P-3 boat can currently be seen at the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, in its branch, the Shipwreck Conservation Center in Tczew.

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