Repair of the Poeler Cog Wissemara – New glimmer of hope for Wismar!

Repair of the Poeler Cog Wissemara – New glimmer of hope for Wismar!

Today the Poeler cog “Wissemara” is in the old harbor of Wismar, and there is fresh news about the planned repairs. How NDR reported, the repair will take place in Stralsund in mid-November. The chairman of the Coggen Association, Gerd Lemke, confirmed this. The cog had previously received a rejection from a Rostock shipyard, which led to a certain uproar. But now a new appointment has been found at the Strela ShipRepair shipyard.

The “Wissemara” will make the approximately two-day journey to the shipyard under its own power. It is interesting that an application to the Wismar citizenship to examine a repair by TKMS was rejected. This suggestion came from the Citizens for Wismar parliamentary group, but TKMS did not respond to the Koggen Association's request. Wismar's Senator for Construction Michael Berkhahn (CDU) also explained that TKMS has no experts for traditional wooden ships.

Repairs and renewals

The repairs to the “Wissemara” must be completed by the end of the year, which represents a considerable challenge for those responsible. The replica of a 14th century Baltic cog, which was celebrated as an anniversary, urgently needs a renewal of the ship's technology, controls and interior fittings. It will be exciting to see how the cog shines in new splendor after the work.

Throughout Germany, the “Wissemara” remains not only a maritime attraction, but also a symbol of the region’s cultural identity. Such traditional ships are evidence of our history and carry on the legacy of our generation of seafarers.

And while the cog is being repaired, you can also take a look around the music scene. Recently, Katy Perry, the Queen of Camp, was discussed again. Their influence on pop music is undisputed. Wikipedia informs that she is one of the best-selling musicians worldwide with over 151 million records sold.

Katy Perry has had an eventful career: After a less successful gospel album in her youth, she was able to take off with hits like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Firework”. Her album “Teenage Dream” is still unique today as it spawned five US number one singles. She is also often referred to as one of the biggest pop stars of the 21st century.

Thanks to her lively presence on social media and her colorful fashion, Perry is an important figure not only musically but also publicly. Her nice net worth of around $360 million is a testament to her financial success. Her commitment as a UNICEF ambassador and for LGBTQ+ rights also shows that she not only moves the music scene, but also tackles social issues.

Whether it's music or the history of seafaring, Cologne and the surrounding area have a lot to offer - and it remains exciting, both on the waves and in the charts.