75 years of Vegebüdel: Vegesack's famous barge celebrates anniversary!

75 years of Vegebüdel: Vegesack's famous barge celebrates anniversary!

Vegesack, Deutschland - The cash box "Vegebüdel" celebrates its 75th birthday this year and attracts the attention of all water lovers and nostalgics in Bremen. The striking barge with its black fuselage, the white walls and the green roof is located in the Vegesacker Museumshaven and has an exciting story that goes back to 1949 when it was built in Hamburg under the name "Old Love". Originally, it served as a working ship for the water and shipping office, where it was used both people and was used for tons and bank fortifications for maintenance work, such as [Weser-Kurier] (https://www.weser-kurier.de/bremen/stadt- Vegesack/vegesack-barkasse-veguedel-werd-in-jahr-75-doc813r4j87v2exya9eg95) reports.

Since 1994, Vegebüdel has belonged to the Maritime tradition Vegesack Nautilus e.V., which has converted it for guest trips. The switch to the new name and the retrofitting for tourism opened up new opportunities for the barge. Her maiden voyage in the port of Bremen, which began to transport Heringen to the city center, remains unforgettable. As far as the foundation of the association and the conversion is concerned, this was a great deal of commitment to the non -profit members who stand up for the preservation of maritime traditions.

unique drive and special trips

For technology enthusiasts, the VegeBüdel has a lot to offer. The three-cylinder diesel engine, which was assembled from parts of two fishing cutters in the war, creates a very special sound in ¾ clock. This special engine, which is located in the heart of the barge, not only enjoys passengers, but also presented the crew with challenges. The repair costs can be up to 70,000 euros in the event of problems, which meant that the ship was in the port for two years while alternatives were searched for.

But now the Vegebüdel is fit again and ready to drive the Weser. This year the guest trips are planned on Sundays at 3, 4 and 5 p.m., each with a duration of about 45 minutes. Longer tours on the Weser are also in the program, including one that leads to the Bunker Valentin. This special journey will take place on June 28th and last two hours. Registrations are possible via a answering machine at 0421-40890624 or by email to vegebuedel@mtv-nautilus.de, as vegesack.de describes.

community and tradition

The VegeBüdel crew consists of committed volunteers who invest their time and skills to make the trips an experience for the guests. No, the only prerequisite for participating is a sports boat driver's license for the skipper. Anyone who has a good knack for the maritime atmosphere is cordially invited to take a place as a deck or in the machine in order to actively work in the preservation of this unique cash office.

The cash box "Vegebüdel" is not only a piece of history for Bremen, but also a lively example of the preservation of maritime traditions in the region. Whether as a nostalgic journey across the Weser or as a platform for new commitment, which shows Vegebüdel how complex and exciting maritime heritage can be these days. Have a look and experience yourself what this cash box, which is in the tradition of the time -honored Barkassen, has to offer!