Set Sails! The Legendary Sailing Vessel Gorch Fock 1 Welcomes Visitors in Stralsund!
Restored: Public Access to Gorch Fock 1 Resumes for Visitors - "Gorch Fock 1" welcomes back tourists
Get ready to set foot on a piece of maritime history! The timeless sailing ship, Gorch Fock 1, nestled in the heart of Stralsund, a bustling Hanseatic city, is back and open to the public! Starting today, you can catch a glimpse of this historic marvel every day from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For now, only the majestic upper decks are open for exploration. Behind the scenes, preparations for the second phase of the meticulous restoration of this masterpiece are in full swing!
Undergoing a massive 10 million euro revamp in the past, the ship - a century-old beauty built by Blohm & Voss in 1933 - was restored to ensure its seaworthiness, safety of the rigging, and adequate fire protection. Dubbed the "Gorch Fock" in honor of the literary trailblazer, Carl Peter Heinrich Gotthilf von Groth (1880-1916), this ship had a tumultuous past. After World War II, it was relinquished to the Soviet Union as part of war reparations. There was a twist of fate in its story though; in 2003, the "Tall Ship Friends" association acquired the ship from Ukraine, securing its safe passage to Stralsund. Interestingly, this relic is the sister ship to the current sailing training ship of the German Navy, also christened Gorch Fock!
Remember, while the exact start date of the second phase of renovation might not be readily available, you can always check official maritime or naval press releases for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Happy sailing (historical) voyages!
- Gorch Fock: The ship's namesake, a renowned German writer who sadly perished in World War I.
- Stralsund: The dynamic Hanseatic city gracing the shores of the Baltic Sea and housing the legendary Gorch Fock 1.
- Sailing Training Ship: A vessel with a rich maritime heritage aiming to educate and inspire sailors, like the Gorch Fock 1.
- German Navy: The esteemed organization that has its own Gorch Fock, the sister ship of this fantastic seafaring legacy.
- Season Start: The ideal time to catch Stralsund's top tourist attraction in full swing.
- Ship: A floating marvel of maritime history, the Gorch Fock 1 calls Stralsund its home port.
- Intrigued visitors can now embark on a historical journey, as they explore the renovated upper decks of the vocational training ship, the Gorch Fock 1, docked in the spectacular city of Stralsund.
- The Gorch Fock 1, a sister ship to the sailing training ship of the German Navy, has undergone major renovations since its construction in 1933 by Blohm & Voss, ensuring its safety, seaworthiness, and preservation for future generations.
- Interestingly, the Gorch Fock, named after a noted German author, Carl Peter Heinrich Gotthilf von Groth, has a rich history that includes a stint with the Soviet Union, and in 2003, it was rescued by the "Tall Ship Friends" association and transported to its current home in Stralsund, where it welcomes visitors daily.
