Who best to explain the workings of a side trawler but the captain and his bosun? They are both waiting for you on the fishing deck ready to show you the whole ship in 17 different stations.
moreDeep sea fishing is one of the most dangerous areas of shipping. Hundreds of trawlers have been lost and thousands of deep sea fishermen perished. Historical films show impressive pictures documenting why this working environment was not only hard but sometimes life-threatening.
moreFive multimedia stations provide information about deep sea fishing and the equipment on the „GERA“. User-friendly touchscreens give access to films, hundreds of photographs and memorable texts.
moreVisitors can do their own research in a database installed in a sailor’s cabin that contains entries on all fishing vessels based in Bremerhaven and Geestemünde between 1885 and 1990.
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