Beluga, Museum ship in Gorleben, Germany
Beluga is a 23-meter motor vessel positioned near the entrance of the Gorleben nuclear waste storage facility, serving as a permanent exhibition site. The ship houses information panels about nuclear waste management and environmental protection in a fixed location.
Built as a firefighting vessel in Bremen during 1960, the ship served Greenpeace as a research and protest platform from 1985 onward. The vessel later became a stationary installation at Gorleben to document its campaign history.
The ship displays exhibition panels showing how Germans have debated nuclear policy and environmental protection over the decades. The displays tell stories of public activism and the concerns that shaped energy decisions in the country.
The vessel can be visited as it sits near the Beluga Triangle information center and is easily accessible to tourists. Weather conditions may affect visiting comfort, so sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing are helpful when exploring the ship.
The ship participated as a Greenpeace platform in famous environmental campaigns, including the occupation of the Brent Spar oil platform. Its involvement in protests against nuclear waste shipments from La Hague gives the vessel a direct connection to landmark moments in European environmental history.
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