Naval training ship, Gorch Fock, sets sail to recruit new seafaring personnel for the navy - "The 'Gorch Fock' vessel embarks on a journey for a new group of naval trainees"
The German Navy's iconic sailing training ship, the Gorch Fock, is set to embark on a unique recruitment voyage this August and September. The journey, which begins in Kiel, will see the ship sailing to various destinations, including Bremerhaven, Amsterdam, Wilhelmshaven, Edinburgh, and Flensburg [1][2].
The voyage commences on August 9th, with the Gorch Fock setting sail from Kiel. Thirty young individuals will join the ship during the Kiel to Bremerhaven leg as part of the Bundeswehr Discovery Days [1]. In Bremerhaven, the ship will participate in Sail 2025 and welcome a visit from the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier [1].
From Bremerhaven, the Gorch Fock will sail to Amsterdam, where it will participate in the Sail Amsterdam event and the city’s 750th anniversary celebrations. Sixty additional youths from the project "Meer. ‘Gorch Fock’. Erleben." will join the ship to continue the voyage [1].
Upon leaving Amsterdam, the ship will head to Wilhelmshaven, where it will coordinate with units of Einsatzflottille 2 for further recruitment activities [1]. The ship will then make a stop in Edinburgh to embark 75 officer candidates of the military specialist service for intensive seamanship training [1].
The journey concludes with stops at Flensburg on September 14, featuring an Open Ship event for the "Tag des Denkmals" (Day of the Monument), and finally returns to Kiel on September 16, 2025 [1][2].
Throughout this voyage, the Gorch Fock will provide young people with hands-on experience sailing on the historic vessel, as part of the German Navy’s efforts to attract new talent to naval careers [1]. The ship’s schedule also includes public open ship days in Kiel, Bremerhaven, and Flensburg [1][5].
As the Gorch Fock participates in events surrounding the Ocean Race Europe, the exact purpose of these events is not specified in the text [1]. However, the voyage promises to be an exciting and educational experience for all involved.
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During the voyage, the Gorch Fock sailing training ship offers vocational training to young individuals, providing them with hands-on experience on the historic vessel, as part of the German Navy's initiatives to attract new talent to naval careers. The travel itinerary includes various destinations, such as Kiel, Bremerhaven, Amsterdam, Wilhelmshaven, Edinburgh, and Flensburg, offering a unique lifestyle experience blended with sports activities.
