Priwall (barque)

The Priwall was a German four-masted steel-hulled barque, one of the famed Flying P-Liners of the F. Laeisz shipping company. Launched in 1917 at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, she was initially commissioned by Laeisz but seized by the Allies after World War I and briefly operated under the French flag as the Colbert.

Returned to Germany in 1924, the Priwall was reacquired by Laeisz and placed back into service, primarily sailing the nitrate trade routes between Europe and Chile. These voyages were known for their speed and efficiency, making the Flying P-Liners highly regarded in the maritime world. The Priwall participated in several record-breaking passages.

During World War II, the Priwall served as a barracks ship in Hamburg. After the war, she was used to transport refugees.

In 1957, the Priwall was sold to a Spanish company and renamed Guadalupe. She served as a training ship for the Spanish Navy until 1961. In 1963, she was sold to a scrap yard in Bilbao and broken up.

The Priwall represents a significant part of maritime history, exemplifying the last generation of large sailing ships used for commercial purposes. Her voyages and association with the Flying P-Liners highlight a period of intense competition and skill in the age of sail.