End of an era for Germany’s most famous shipyard

Quintessentially German Blohm +Voss Shipyard is due to become part of the Au Dhabi Mar Group soon and pass out of majority German ownership – but not presumably German shipbuilding hands – after nearly 135 years, writes Tom Todd.

The first yard buildings at B + V in 1877. (Note the timber supports holding the walls up!)

Quintessentially German Blohm +Voss Shipyard is due to become part of the Au Dhabi Mar Group soon and pass out of majority German ownership - but not presumably German shipbuilding hands - after nearly 135 years, writes Tom Todd.

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