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Rostock (dpa / mv) - The hull of the "Undine" has been in the Rostock city harbor since October 2014 and is rusting. They are the remains of the oldest surviving seaside ship in Germany. After years of discussions, the citizens will decide on the fate of the monument next Wednesday. «It's not the most convenient monument. But it is important to be able to understand the history of steel shipbuilding, ”said Rostock's head of cultural affairs, Michaela Selling. The "Undine" was built in 1910 at the Rostock Neptun shipyard and, thanks to the chaos of war and various forms of government, has had an eventful history.
The city administration suggests that the citizens store the hull on land without further conservation. That would cost almost 100,000 euros, said Selling. Before that, further proposals had been examined. This included, for example, the conservation and construction of new structures for exhibitions and events. But that would entail costs of around 2.5 million euros. The installation as a steel sculpture without further use in a public place, for example in the IGA Park, was calculated at 790,000 euros. The division of the ship's hull and its erection as a sculpture come to 58,000 euros. But that would mean the destruction of the monument, which she could not agree to, emphasized the culture expert.
It is to be expected that the hull in its current condition and without further conservation can last for about ten years, said Selling.
During this time, thought could be given about how the remains of the "Undine" will be handled further.
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