Georg Breusing, Museum ship in Emden, Germany.
Description
The Georg Breusing is a sea rescue cruiser measuring 26.66 meters in length and permanently moored in the Ratsdelft canal near Emden's town hall. The vessel displays the equipment and technical systems that were essential for rescue operations in the North Sea.
History
The ship entered service in 1963 and operated from the North Sea island of Borkum until 1988. During this period, it took part in rescue operations that assisted 1,672 people in distress.
Culture
The vessel is named after Georg Breusing, who founded the Association for the Rescue of Shipwrecked People in East Friesland in 1861. Visitors can see how central this work was and remains to the coastal communities of the region.
Practical
The interior of the ship can be explored on guided tours where visitors see the rescue equipment and systems. Wheelchair access is not available aboard since the vessel has limited accessibility features for mobility devices.
Did you know?
The organization that operates this vessel, the German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked People, relies entirely on donations with no government funding. This private rescue group still maintains a fleet of 60 ships along German coasts today.
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