The document summarizes Latvia's maritime history and involvement in tourism by ship. It lists several actual ships involved in tourism in Latvia, including "Palsa" in Mersrags, "Hercogs Jekabs" in Ventspils, and "Libau" in Liepaja. It also discusses the two most successful periods in Latvian history in the 17th and 19th centuries. Finally, it provides details on the shipbuilding industry in Latvia between 1850-1924, when over 550 sailing ships between 25-40 meters were built along the coast.