The Gorch Fock I dates back to 1933. Before WWII, it served as a school ship for the German Reichsmarine. Today, it is a museum ship in Stralsund. Its name refers to the author Johann Wilhelm Kinau, who used the pseudonym Gorch Fock for his works.
Sources / More info
- Gorch Fock I (Wikipedia)
- Gorch Fock I (Website)
- Johann Kinau (Wikipedia)