This third one was built using an existing steel hull designed by Zygmunt Choreń that was modified by the Gdańsk Shipyard, where 24 metres (79 ft) was added to its length.

Originally built by Polish communist authorities as "Gwarek" she was intended as a floating vacation home for miners[citation needed] .

The Merwede shipyard completed the ship's interior in July 2000, whilst visiting the Pool of London, for its pre-launch to the travel industry.

The renovations included frescography murals by Rainer Maria Latzke completing the ship's Mediterranean interior.

She is listed in Guinness World Records as the largest square-rigged ship in service, with 5,202 square metres (55,990 sq ft) of sail.