Peking was one of the "Flying P-liners" - giant steel square-riggers built by the F. Laeisz company in Hamburg during the 19th century. There were some two dozen, and four are still to be seen: Peking, Passat, Padua and Pommern. I visited Pommern in the Mariehamn, Finland. What a beauty! Anyone who loves maritime history would do well to take a look at these amazing ships. In the U.S., there is Moshulu, converted into a restaurant on the Philadelphia waterfront. Plus Wavertree in New York, Balclutha in SF, Star of India in San Diego. Others in various ports around the world. Once, on a business trip to Sydney, I took some time off to go out on the barque James Craig. As we headed back into the harbor with all sails set, I talked them into letting me take the wheel. Unforgettable!