German Wreck Archives

[Spindrift]

Does anyone have any specialist knowledge of German wreck archives?

I'm looking for what would have been West Germany which means hopefully a better chance of survival, as I am looking at the wreck of a West German registered ship, and know that if it had been registered in the UK, there would have been a Board of Trade Enquiry. Would there be a similar thing for Germany? I've done some basic Google searches, but given the department would have changed name a few times probably, thought I would try and shortcut and ask the question!

[colinicky]

It may be worth you contacting Kevin Heath in Orkney as he does an immense amount of research into wrecks with contacts in Germany.

[Spindrift]

It may be worth you contacting Kevin Heath in Orkney as he does an immense amount of research into wrecks with contacts in Germany.

Thanks! I found the Deutsches Schifffahrtsmuseum in Bremen who have a lot of archives and exhibits and they have been pretty useful, signposted me to a few more places to try, but will try Kevin if I get stuck!