Unfortunately, the flag no longer exists on the ship ... had to be taken off well!

Dr. Allan,,, that was not Merkel,, but Kohl,,and the other way around,,he bought Europes goodwill,, therefore the whole Banana made it,s full circle :-))))

It is very nice that such small ships still are in use.

Thanks for your answers Gentlemen. I was almost certain this was a joke but then...!
This small coaster is a beauty.

@ Daniel & Allan: Ask the captain. Or your local german flag dealer. Internet made it possible: http://www.amazon.de/Flagge-Deutschland-Bananenrepublik-90-150/dp/B004APSI46/ref=pd_sim_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0464CSWEFKZZQ3MHCA4D
But: Police and prosecutors & attorneys in some german comunities where not amused and tried to take legal action against the "flag criminals". But: Bananas on the german flag is allowed in Germany, confirmed by different courts. Hope this may assist. :-)
Regards Peter

I believe that with the three bananas on the flag has no meaning! That it is a joke rather.

Presumably Mrs Merkel has reduced its status to a banana republic....

Allan

Will someone explain why there are three bananas surimposed over the German national flag?

This little cargo ship is owned by captain Arne Möller from Husum (North-Friesland). She was formerly owned by the "Niedersächsischen Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz" (Lower Saxony Water Management, coastal- and environmental conservation). Now she mostly is active between the north- und eastfrisian islands, carrying building materials. Pls see this nice video footage of "LÜTJE HÖRN":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmJIlpU2Xc
Regards Peter