Subject Area I
"Mysterious Ice"
At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, the areas around the polar ice caps were the least explored areas. A ship robust and purpose-built changed that and was a milestone for Arctic and Antarctic research. This ship has been preserved and serves as a museum that tells the story of the
Subject Area II
"Prestige and Fame“
No other shipping route has more people interested than the North Atlantic route and many stories are known and have been told many times. But every new story captivates people equally. Even after 60 years, the myth of a hunt persists
Subject Area III
"Sailing the World"
Long before the steam engine revolutionized shipping, people conquered the oceans. Even today, naval cadets still learn their craft on sailing ships. In view of the ever-increasing superlatives in modern shipping, they often fade into the background - until one of their representatives appears on the horizon and proudly reminds us of their type of ship and the conquest of the world by
Subject Area IV
„Beyond Horizon“
The conquests of the world were not without dangers. But it wasn't just your own courage and ideas that you needed to venture out into the open sea, you also needed financial resources and the power of persuasion. Because it took a whole crew to steer a ship. But discoveries also brought trade and prosperity. But it wasn't always just men who wondered what was out there on the wide sea
Subject Area V
„Ships of the Class of their Own“
Unlike cars, planes and trains, ships are more than a means of transportation. When on duty, you rarely see them without passengers because people have developed machines that are in use almost around the clock. Ships always embody technical achievements. But ships mean more emotionally. Engineers and shipyard workers sometimes worked on a ship for years, and some passengers took trips to places that meant a new beginning for them. Captains married couples and were at home on them. And they were and are also home for officers, kitchen and cabin crew, hotel managers, show ensembles, lecturers and many other people. Ships are floating contemporary witnesses, each with their own history and their own stories. Ships are not just ships but...