Launched in 1913, the Elbe-Schleppkahn Zille Waldtraut whispers stories of a bygone era. Here in Dresden’s Alberthafen, she rests, a testament to the hard-working families who plied the Elbe. The “Waltraut,” also known as “Zille,” is more than just a barge. She’s a time capsule, the only surviving cargo barge of her size in near-original condition between Hamburg and Melnik. Imagine families living and working aboard this vessel. The Elbe-Schleppkahn Zille Waldtraut carried coal, grain, gravel, and general cargo until 1954, navigating the waters between Havelberg and Magdeburg. Even the ravages of war couldn’t sink her spirit. Damaged and sunk near Derben/Elbe during World War II, she was salvaged and rebuilt, a symbol of resilience. She continued her service, carrying goods between Magdeburg and Dresden until the 1980s. Her working life concluded as a storage barge in Dresden’s Alberthafen. The Sächsischer Hafen- und Verkehrsverein (SHV) stepped in, saving her from being scrapped. Now part of the historical terminal, the Elbe-Schleppkahn Zille Waldtraut offers a glimpse into the past. Step aboard and explore the eleven cargo holds. See the living quarters, restored to depict the life of a barge family in the early 20th century. A reconstructed coal stove, neatly made beds, chairs, a table, and a sofa paint a picture of daily life. Tools and even the “Plumpsklo” (toilet) near the companionway add to the authenticity. The Elbe-Schleppkahn Zille Waldtraut is a poignant reminder of a simpler time, a floating museum where the echoes of the past still resonate.
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