by Eckhard Becker

Our club is now also active in German waters. From 05. to 07.06.2021 we could successfully recover ghost nets from the wreck of the "flying Dutchman".

The wreck is located off the island of Rügen and is covered all over with nets. The name "flying Dutchman" is a fantasy name as the wreck is not identified.  In these three days we could free half of the wreck from nets with the support of the Baltic Sea Explorer, the local diving center PRORA, the diving group of Greenpeace Germany and the GRD.

As is often the case, the beauty of the wreck, which was previously hidden by nets, is now slowly becoming apparent. However, before we can start documenting and identifying the wreck, the remaining nets have to be removed. This will be done at the end of October. Also in 2022 we would like to recover lost nets and other marine debris off Rügen and in other parts of the German Baltic Sea. For this we need help.  We are happy about any support.

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