PROLOGUE: Today, you will embark on the story of the “SAGA OF THE SEA”, an audio time travel to the life of the museum ship M52 “Sūduvis”. This audio experience tells the story of the ship’s history, her mission and her adventures at seas. The ship, as a character, invites you to explore her past – from the service in Germany to the arrival in Lithuania. The audio narrative of the journey in time is made up of educational scenes specially created for each space, and the direction of movement will be guided by the ship, telling you where you will be travelling to. The ship’s spaces will be animated by the voices of the crew members who will tell you about themselves and their service on board.

Close your eyes. Breathe in, breathe out. Open your eyes, now you are a crew member of the ship.  

SHIP: Built in 1958 in Bremen, Burmester Shipyard, I initially served in the German Navy, back then I was called “Koblenz”.
My grey painted hull may give an impression that I am made of metal, whereas in fact I am a wooden, military “Lindau” class ship. Brazilian oak hull, mahogany trim and decks made of natural teak. I am not a cheap ship. All the equipment was state-of-the-art at that time. That is probably why I served for so long. The question is, why does it matter? Wood and non-magnetic metal allow me to avoid the danger of magnetic mines. While I was still navigating the seas and oceans, looking for mines in the depths – that was my mission! 
In early December 1999, Hurricane Anatoly is raging in the Baltic Sea, the waves are rising as high as 5–6 metres, and I am navigating from Germany to Klaipėda, heading for the harbour that will become my new home. I remember it was very dark, the waves were rolling over the ship and the stern of the ship was constantly submerged, the water surrounded us on all sides. Having overcome this storm, we reached the shores of Lithuania, and I became “Sūduvis”, joining the service at the Lithuanian Naval Forces.