Settlement of the sunken fish cutter Rudolf Virchow started in Stralsund!

Settlement of the sunken fish cutter Rudolf Virchow started in Stralsund!

In an impressive campaign that the Maritime Community kept in suspense in the northern German region, the sunken fishing cutter "Rudolf Virchow" at Dänholm near Stralsund was recovered. After about six weeks in the water, the emergency services were able to successfully start the salvage on July 15, 2025. Experts used a floating crane to bring the 24 -meter -long ship to daylight. ndr reports that the ship was not exactly easier.

divers were used to attach belts to the bow and rear of the cutter. This was an important prerequisite before the great action of lifting with the floating crane could take place. An ecological preventive measure was also part of the preparation: the fire brigade and technical relief organization had laid an oil barrier around the wreck to prevent water pollution. You can find more about the details of the recovery .

The next stage: pumping empty and causing cause research

After the ship could be erected and empty, the search for the cause of the loss should begin immediately. Around ten specialists, including divers, assistants and two trained captains, take care of this task. The "Rudolf Virchow" is not just an ordinary fishing boat; She was one of the last university die of the GDR, which gives her a special place in the maritime history of the region.

The salvage campaign shows the challenges with which seafaring is often confronted. Shipping gaps can be done from a variety of reasons and it is important to clarify the exact circumstances. According to an overview of maritime disaster, which can be found on wikipedia , such events can have both technical and weather -related causes.

What happens to the "Rudolf Virchow"?

After the salvage, the ship is brought to the Volkswerft, where it is to be broken down and scrapped. This is a necessary step to professionally dispose of any residues or other environmentally harmful materials. The owner of the cutter, a man from Magdeburg, is kept up to date on the further course of the salvage and the associated steps.

These events around the "Rudolf Virchow" also shed a light on the resistant community in Stralsund, which is shown in solidarity in such challenging situations. This campaign not only shows that the Maritime Culture in the region is alive, but also that those responsible have a good knack for coping with such crises.