The history of the “Liemba”
In 1913 the German emperor Wilhelm II ordered a steamer to support the troops in the colony German-
East Africa and to show the power and supremacy of the Germans. It was built at the Meyer-dockyard in Papenburg and named after the German Africa-explorer and former governor Graf Goetzen. The ship was brought in single components in ca. 5000 boxes by train to Hamburg, then by ship to German- Eastafrica, then by train to the Tanganjikasea and was rebuilt there by three engineers from Papenburg and 270 helpers. In 1915 the launch happened.
In the course of the time the Graf Goetzen supported the German troops, was a cargo shop and transported refugees. The ship also was attacked and sunk twice . 1927 it was renamed in “Liemba”. Moreover, the film “African Queen” with Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart was shot at the “Graf Goetzen”.
This very day the “Liemba” serves as a liner for ca. 600 passengers.
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mmfreinhard replied:
Good basis, Anke, just revise & correct it a bit and state some web-sources at the end to shwo where you found the information, please.
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April 15, 2008 at 6:54 am. Permalink.
an07na replied:
hey anke:)
I like your text pretty much:)I think you added the most important facts about this ship and your text is easy to understand:)
April 22, 2008 at 11:23 am. Permalink.