Bussard, Historic steamboat and buoy tender at Maritime Museum, Kiel, Germany.
The Bussard measures 40.6 meters in length with a distinct red, black, yellow, and white paint scheme reflecting German maritime traditions.
Built in 1906 at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg for 224,000 gold marks, the Bussard operated as a buoy tender until 1979.
The vessel maintains its original steam engine and mechanical components, representing early 20th-century German maritime engineering at Kiel Maritime Museum.
The restored Bussard now accommodates 50 day visitors, offering direct experience with maritime technology through guided tours at the museum.
The ship received approval for steam operations in 2002 and completed its first test drive in 2006, 27 years after decommissioning.
Location: Kiel
Length: 40.6 m
Part of: list of Cultural heritage monuments in Kiel-Altstadt, Kiel Maritime Museum
GPS coordinates: 54.32200,10.14560
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23
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