Seefalke

The Seefalke is a salvage tug that visitors can tour as a museum ship at the German Maritime Museum in Bremen. It measures roughly 58 meters long and is powered by two diesel engines that produced about 3300 horsepower together.

The vessel was built in 1924 at a German shipyard and was among the first rescue ships powered by diesel engines. During World War II it was intentionally sunk to protect it from destruction, then later raised and returned to service.

The ship demonstrates how rescue operations were conducted at sea and what equipment crews needed for their work. Visitors can understand the role such vessels played in the daily life and maritime safety of Bremen's harbor.

The ship is open for visitors to board and explore its various spaces and equipment throughout the vessel. Amateur radio operators maintain a working radio station on board, which can be observed during a visit.

The vessel was one of the world's earliest rescue ships to feature modern diesel power, which changed how rescue operations worked at sea. This technological advance allowed faster and more reliable salvage work in the early 1900s.

Location: Mitte

Length: 58.5 m

Part of: German Shipping Museum

GPS coordinates: 53.54047,8.57832

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04