Did the waves whisper their names as they claimed them? Here, before the Andenken an die auf See gebliebenenen Hochseefischer Stele, we pause. We remember the Sassnitz fishermen lost to the unforgiving sea. This stele, a concrete embodiment of grief and respect, stands as a testament to their sacrifice. The original memorial, created in 1958 by sculptor Wolfgang Eckardt, stood near the entrance of the VEB Fischkombinat Rostock. It depicted the hardships and ultimate sacrifice of these brave men. Time and neglect took their toll. The stele fell into disrepair, mirroring the fading memories of those lost. In 2011, Timo Lürhrs, owner of the harbor canteen, spearheaded the restoration. He breathed new life into the monument, just as stories and memories keep the spirit of the lost fishermen alive. Originally located at the old harbor, the Andenken an die auf See gebliebenenen Hochseefischer Stele was moved twice. The first move happened in 2008 after the reunification of Germany. It was relocated again in 2011 to its current location, closer to the administrative building. This ensures its visibility and accessibility. The stele serves as a poignant reminder of the perils of the sea. It honors those who dedicated their lives to the fishing industry. Their names may be lost to the waves, but their memory remains etched in stone. The Andenken an die auf See gebliebenenen Hochseefischer Stele ensures they are never forgotten.
Andenken an die auf See gebliebenenen Hochseefischer Stele
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