Lürssen, Shipyard in Lemwerder, Germany.
Lürssen is a shipbuilding company in Lemwerder on the Weser, focusing on constructing superyachts and naval vessels. The facilities stretch across several riverside locations and include dry docks, outfitting halls, and berths for different building stages.
Friedrich Lürssen founded the yard in 1875 as a small workshop near Bremen, initially building rowing boats. The business expanded rapidly during the 20th century and later shifted toward fast patrol craft and large yachts.
The yard follows building methods where welders and fitters often pass their skills across generations. This practice connects modern techniques with older maritime traditions along the Weser.
The yard sits along the Weser west of Bremen and remains visible from public roads but closed to visitors as a working production site. Photographs from the riverbank sometimes capture vessels at different stages of completion.
The company built Azzam, a 180-meter (590-foot) vessel that ranked as the largest private yacht when delivered. Some commissions take several years and require thousands of work hours for interior fittings and technical systems.
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