German training ship Gorch Fock open to the Public

Former training ship of the German Navy is now a museum ship

Public can now tour the ship and learn about its history

The German training ship Gorch Fock is now open to the public as a museum ship. The ship was built in 1933 and served as a training ship for the German Navy until 2003. During its time as a training ship, the Gorch Fock made over 150 training cruises and trained over 14,000 naval officers.

The Gorch Fock is now permanently moored in the port of Hamburg, Germany. Visitors can tour the ship and learn about its history. The ship's original equipment and furnishings have been preserved, and there are interactive exhibits that tell the story of the ship and its crew. The Gorch Fock is expected to become a popular tourist attraction.

Here are some additional details about the Gorch Fock:

• The Gorch Fock is a three-masted barque.
• The ship is 130 meters long and has a displacement of 3,270 tons.
• The Gorch Fock was built by the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany.
• The ship was launched on May 3, 1933.
• The Gorch Fock was commissioned into the German Navy on October 15, 1933.
• The Gorch Fock made its first training cruise in 1934.
• The Gorch Fock was decommissioned from the German Navy in 2003.
• The Gorch Fock was converted into a museum ship in 2008.
• The Gorch Fock is now permanently moored in the port of Hamburg, Germany.

If you are interested in learning more about the German training ship Gorch Fock, you can visit the ship's website or take a tour of the ship in person.