A fire broke out on Heiligabend (Christmas Eve) aboard the more than 100-year-old sailing ship Mare Frisium in the HafenCity district of Hamburg. The cause of the fire is believed to be a cable malfunction.
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The fire erupted near the Elbphilharmonie, a prominent concert hall in Hamburg. According to the fire department, dense, black smoke rose from the wheelhouse of the 50-meter-long three-master docked at Sandtorkai.
Firefighters, alerted shortly after midnight, extinguished the flames from the shore. Fireboats were dispatched but ultimately not needed. No injuries were reported, and the extent of the damage remains unclear.
The fire department stated that a burning cable was the source of the smoke. At the time of the incident, no one was on board the historic vessel.
This article was updated and supplemented with additional information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on the Mare Frisium?
A fire broke out on the more than 100-year-old sailing ship Mare Frisium in the HafenCity district of Hamburg on Heiligabend. The fire was caused by a burning cable.
Where did the fire occur?
The fire occurred on the Mare Frisium, docked at Sandtorkai in the HafenCity district of Hamburg, near the Elbphilharmonie.
Was anyone injured in the fire?
No, the fire department reported no injuries. No one was on board the ship at the time of the fire.
As investigators assess the damage, will the Mare Frisium be able to continue operating as an event location, or could the fire lead to more extensive repairs or even the ship’s removal from service?
