This former icebreaker is seen just west of Brunsbüttel/Germany inbound Kiel Canal destined for Travemünde, picture taken from Brunsbüttel - Cuxhaven ferry GRETE (IMO 9474060). For some 50 years (until 1990) this veteran had the task of ensuring the shipping on Kiel Canal in harsh winter conditions.
Length o.a. 49,96m beam 12,34m draught 5,25m
GT : 636 tons
DWT : 99 tons
Home port : Bremerhaven/Germany
Operated by Schiffahrts-Compagnie Bremerhaven e.V. at Bremerhaven/Germany
Engine : Oil-fired steam engine (1200hp)
Max. speed : 10 knots
Callsign : DFDR
MMSI : 211253400
Built in 1938 shipyard Stettiner Oderwerke at Stettin (then Germany) (yard number 800)