VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Gorch Fock yard saga takes another turn.

7 years ago

Germany’s Luerssen Group has bought the insolvent Elsflether Werft – along with the controversial contract to repair and renovate the famous Navy sail training ship Gorch Fock – reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.

Gorch Fock in tow transfer to Lürsssen after the sale of the Elsflether Werft (Photo: Cord Schellenberg)

Germany’s Luerssen Group has bought the insolvent Elsflether Werft - along with the controversial contract to repair and renovate the famous Navy sail training ship Gorch Fock - reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.