PEKING und Salpeterhandel

The PEKING was designed to transport saltpeter. This mineral was mined in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest regions on Earth with extreme temperature fluctuations. It served both as fertilizer and for the production of explosives. The approximately 60-minute tour offers insights into the harsh working conditions of both saltpeter mining and loading the "white gold" onto the ship and takes place every first Sunday of the month. HOW TO GET YOUR TICKET Please book a ticket via our online shop. Please ensure that you have selected your desired date and time. Up to six people can be registered per booking. If the message "Few tickets" is displayed, fewer than six tickets are available. For questions regarding booking, please contact: buchungsvorgang@deham.shmh.de ABOUT THE TOURS Please report to the guardhouse directly in front of the PEKING 15 minutes before the tour begins. The PEKING is not currently wheelchair accessible. Participation in the tours is not recommended for people with limited mobility. Walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, buggies, and similar items cannot be brought along. Sturdy footwear is required for the tours. Flip-flops, slippers, pumps, and similar footwear are not permitted. As the tours also take place outdoors on the deck of the PEKING, please remember to bring weatherproof clothing and/or sun protection. Cost: €15 (including admission to the harbor museum). Participation is free for children and young people under 18, but registration is required. The number of participants per tour is limited to 15 people. For safety reasons, only people taller than 1.20 m (4 ft 3 in) may participate.