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Steinmeier Leads Windjammer Parade As Bremerhaven Sail Festival Opens

The event, expected to host about 250 vessels from 16 countries, is set to draw an estimated 1.2 million visitors over five days.

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Bei der traditionellen Einlaufparade des internationalen Windjammer-Festivals Sail in Bremerhaven ist ein Schiff in Brand geraten. Zwei Menschen wurden verletzt, wie die Feuerwehr mitteilte.

Overview

  • About 100 ships are part of today’s opening parade, led by the sail training vessel Alexander von Humboldt II.
  • Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will sail aboard the Gorch Fock to receive the windjammers and officially open the festival.
  • Thousands of spectators lined Bremerhaven’s waterfront in sunny weather as leisure boats escorted the tall ships into port.
  • The fleet spans historic expedition vessels, classic windjammers, modern cruise liners and training ships.
  • The festival continues northern Germany’s summer maritime season following Hanse Sail in Rostock and Kieler Woche in Kiel.