Advancements in Recovery for the GREIF Rebuilding Process:

The historic sailing school ship GREIF is currently undergoing an extensive restoration at the Maritime Industrial and Commercial Park Volkswerft in Stralsund. This renovation project, scheduled to be completed later this year, is a collaborative effort supported by a broad alliance.

The Commissioner for Culture and Media of the Federal Government, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald, the East German Savings Bank Foundation, the Rahsegler GREIF e.V. support association, and other committed foundations, associations, and private donors are all contributing to the restoration of this iconic vessel.

One of the key aspects of the renovation is the restoration of the rigging, made possible by the financial support of the East German Savings Bank Foundation. An international team is working tirelessly to make the masts of the historic ship seaworthy once more. The front of the two masts, known as the foresail mast, has already been successfully lifted on board and securely anchored. Steel cables are being tensioned to securely hold the masts on the ship in the future.

Parallel to the work on the rigging, the production of new superstructures is underway. A new canopy for a protected entrance to the forecastle is being created, along with a light, corrosion-resistant aluminum card house for the rear area and a central deck house. The bowsprit, on which the foresails will later be attached, has also been installed.

Weekly updates on the renovation can be found on the construction diary of the sailing school ship at www.sssgreif.de/logbuch. For those preferring social media, updates can also be found on Instagram (sss_greif) and Facebook (@segelschulschiff.greif).

Upon its return to the water, the GREIF will be equipped with necessary systems such as navigation, electricity, heating, sanitation, ventilation, and more. More information on these aspects of the renovation can be found on the construction diary mentioned above.

The Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz provided the financial support for the comprehensive restoration of the mast rigging of the training sailing ship GREIF. The GREIF's renovation is a testament to the commitment of the community to preserving this important piece of maritime history. The sailing school ship GREIF is set to leave the shipyard hall and return to the water later this year, ready to continue its journey and inspire future generations.