Artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser redesigned this former freighter for many years. Finally, he used the Regentag for a cruise to New Zealand. Since 2004, the ship has been on display in the harbour of the Austrian city of Tulln. [German]
History of the ship Regentag
Hundertwasser acquired the former cargo ship in Palermo. A first trip to Venice and extensive renovation work followed. In 1975, the ship embarked on an 18-month journey from Venice to New Zealand. The boat’s name is identical to the second name of Hundertwasser, who called himself Friedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser.
The ship Regentag today
Today, the boat is owned by the Hundertwasser Gemeinnützige Privatstiftung. For an exhibition in 2004, the ship was brought to Tulln. Since then, it has been on display in the harbour of this city.