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Paddle Steamer “Hohentwiel”

Ship 'Hohentwiel' at Lake Constance

The Hohentwiel serves as a paddle-wheel steamer on Lake Constance (Bodensee). Dating back to 1913, it is the only operational steamship and the oldest continuously operating passenger ship still in service on the lake. The home port of the Austrian ship is near Bregenz.

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Published September 9, 2025

Icebreaker “Stephan Jantzen”

Icebreaker 'Stephan Jantzen' in Rostock, Germany

This icebreaker was built in 1967 and is named after the sea rescuer Stephan Jantzen (1827-1913). The ship is off duty now. Although plans were to convert the vessel into a luxury icebreaker for private tours, it is still waiting for a new assignment at Rostock City Harbour.

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Published July 26, 2025

Gorch Fock (1933) in Stralsund

Gorch Fock (1933) in Stralsund, Germany

The Gorch Fock I dates back to 1933. Before WWII, it served as a school ship for the German Reichsmarine. Today, it is a museum ship in Stralsund. Its name refers to the author Johann Wilhelm Kinau, who used the pseudonym Gorch Fock for his works.

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Published September 11, 2024

Police boat FPB 25 (2001) in Rostock

Police boat FPB 25 in Rostock, Germany

This police boat was built by Fassmer in 2001. It is used by the German Police Authority Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The home port is Rostock. On this pic, it anchors next to the ‘Hohe Dünne‘ Yachting & Spa Resort.

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Published June 11, 2016

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