OFFICIAL PROGRAM ITEM PORT ANNIVERSARY
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TUG DEMONSTRATION on the deep-sea tug Elbe
one of the world's most powerful tugboats
Former Greenpeace ship visits the Hanseatic city
BUTENSCHÖN Highlights offers a special treat not only for technology fans and lovers of museum ships.
From 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., the annual tugboat demonstration by the two Dutch ocean-going tugs ELBE and HOLLAND and a fireboat from the fire department will take place in front of the Landungsbrücken (St. Pauli Piers). This demonstration is an official part of the Port Anniversary program.
Look forward to an exciting experience on an extraordinary ship and don't miss the guided tours offered on board.
THE SHIP
The Rotterdam Port Museum (Stichting Maritieme Collectie Rijnmond) is sending the newly restored ocean-going tugboat ELBE to Hamburg. From the engine room to the interior, the ELBE has been returned to its original condition. This museum ship is unique. The ELBE, one of the most powerful tugboats in the world, is the last ocean-going tug of its type and the only seaworthy tugboat still sailing the world's oceans. On board, visitors will find a wealth of information about the ship's rich history.
The ELBE was launched in the Netherlands in 1959 and served as an ocean-going tug until 1976. It was then sold to the United States, where it served as a pilot vessel for approximately 10 years. From 1995 onwards, it was known as a Greenpeace ship. In 2002, Greenpeace donated the ship to the Rotterdam Port Museum. After a ten-year restoration by 60 volunteers, it returned to service in 2013, restored to its original condition.
The ship is 59.05 m long, 11.22 m wide, and has a draft of 4.45 m. It can reach top speeds of 10 knots. The crew consists of 20 people. The passenger capacity for day trips is 80 people. There is seating throughout the ship, as well as ample space inside in case of bad weather.
DETAILS
Children 0-2 years: Free
Children aged 3 to 5 years: €10
Children aged 6 to 12: €20
SERVICES:
1 1/4 hour trip on the ocean-going tugboat ELBE
Including tugboat demonstration from 6:35 pm to 7:00 pm with explanations from the port authority at the landing stages.
Welcome drink
Excluding additional drinks and snacks. These can be purchased on board at reasonable prices.
