Lightship Emden

Collection on the development of radio and maritime signalling technology.
The lightship was built between 1914 and 1918 at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg. The lightship was used tirelessly in the German Bight for 65 years and showed the way for shipping. The German Bight has been moored in the Emden Ratsdelft since 2 August 1984. The ship is now a maritime history museum. Of particular interest is the oldest intact lightship engine. There is also a very cosy and maritime cabin restaurant on board and a registry office for the city of Emden.