AHOY! ist der Podcast für alle Schiffsenthusiasten und Meeresliebhaber. Für alle, die sich immer gefragt haben, wie das Leben auf hoher See verläuft und was für spannende Abenteuer dort auf einen warten. Wöchentlich stellen wir euch in unserem Podcast kurze Geschichten vor, von Überfahrten im Sturm, Liebesgeschichten auf hoher See oder kuriosen Erfindungen – als eine der ältesten Reedereien der Welt haben wir schon viele Abenteuer erlebt. Diese wollen wir hier mit euch teilen. Taucht ein mit uns, in die faszinierende Welt der Schifffahrt. AHOY! is the podcast for all ship enthusiasts and sea lovers. For those of you who have always wondered what life is like on high seas and which exciting adventures will await you there. On a weekly basis, we will present you with short stories about crossing storms, love stories on high seas or strange inventions. As one of the leading shipping companies in the world, with more than 170 years of experience, we have gone through a lot of adventures and want to share those amazing stories with you here on our podcast channel. Dive into the fascinating world of shipping with us.
Episode 9: "Treasure hunt in the South Pacific"
Germany, 1909. As the Hapag steamship "Peiho" embarks on a scientific expedition of far-flung German colonies in the South Pacific, its crew has no idea they will still be filling history books more than 100 years later.
25/8/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 8: "Rescuing Vietnamese refugees"
It's the evening of May 17, 1980. The "Melbourne Express" ploughs through the South China Sea on a journey from Singapore to Hong Kong. Heavy monsoon rains rouse the sea, when in the distance a small boat appears. Like a tiny nutshell, it bobs up and down in the strong swell.
11/8/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 7: "A high-seas chase on the Atlantic"
Shortly before the Second World War, the "Bremen," the proud steamship of Norddeutscher Lloyd, was to be protected at all costs. The ship's captain even gave it a fresh coat of camouflage paint. But that didn't stop the "Bremen" from getting entangled in a high-seas chase between the English and the Soviets - and ultimately, becoming the victim of a revenge attack.
28/7/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 6: "No torpedoes, just expensive cargo"
Around a 100 years ago, Norddeutscher Lloyd launched a submarine called the "Deutschland." Instead of the torpedoes one might normally associate with a submarine, it carried valuable goods. As it did, even the most experienced seafarers onboard couldn't help but get seasick.
14/7/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 5: „Das erste Bauwerk auf dem Meeresgrund“
Geplatzte Träume, viel Geld und ein roter Riese. Das sind die Zutaten für eine spannende Geschichte rund um den Leuchtturm „Roter Sand“.
16/6/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 4: “GREAT BITTER LAKE – The longest voyage ever”
Some are going on vacation for six weeks. Some are travelling the world in one year. And yet others sail for more than eight years. Listen to the incredible voyage of our vessel “Münsterland” and dive into more than 2,920 days full of adventures…
9/6/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 3: „Als Hapag-Lloyd in die Luft ging“
Kaum zu glauben, aber wahr: Hapag-Lloyd gehörte zu Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts zu den Pionieren der Luftfahrt. Wieso, weshalb, warum, das erfahrt Ihr in unserer heutigen Podcast-Folge
2/6/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 2: “Good vibrations or also MEDICINE ON BOARD”
Your’re on a boat and suddenly your senses are overwhelmed, you feel dizzy and queasy – sea sickness really got you. In 1905, a company developed the so called “Wunderstuhl” to prevent seasickness. Listen here why this idea never won out …
26/5/2019 • 0 minutos, 0 segundos
Episode 1: “In the arms of the rescuer”
It’s a cold dark night out on the ocean, waves up to five metres shake the vessel in distress and the situation seems desperate…but there’s always a glimmer of hope.
