About
Project Vaterland is dedicated to digitally reconstructing the historical ship "Vaterland" from 1914. The aim of this project is to produce a meticulous, three-dimensional replica of the vessel utilizing modern computer technology, and to generate impressive 360° panoramas from it. These panoramas are presented on this website, offering visitors an immersive virtual tour.
The reconstruction of the "Vaterland" is grounded in extensive research, historical photographs, and blueprints. Through meticulous examination of these sources, all pertinent information has been gathered to ensure the most precise replication of the ship. Like an actual vessel, each area has been accurately planned in advance. Any missing or flawed plans have been supplemented using CAD software, with every aspect of the ship faithfully reproduced to the best of our knowledge.
This project aims not only to entertain but also to serve as a valuable educational resource for academic institutions, researchers, and all enthusiasts. It offers a unique insight into the ship with an unprecedented level of quality. One could also call it an interactive museum.
Moreover, the project seeks to demonstrate the potential of modern technology in reconstructing and representing historical knowledge. The team hopes that this project will inspire others to undertake similar endeavors, bringing other ships back to life and making them experiential using the same approach.
The team
Mr. SchüttlerPaul Kemmerling
Colin W.
Thank you
Many people, companies and museums with their archives have been consulted for the research. We think their names should be also mentioned. Without their help, this project would not have been possible.Here they are, in alphabetical order:
Archive.org
Blohm+Voss B.V. & Co. KG
Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik
Deutsches Schifffahrtsmuseum
H&C Stader GmbH
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg Peter Tamm Sen. Stiftung
Museumspark Rostock GmbH
Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG
Pingless.com
Richard Rabbett
Staatsarchiv der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg
Stiftung Deutsches Historisches Museum
Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Thank you so much!
As you can imagine, visitng all these locations and order the necessary copies can be quiet costy. If you like what we do and would like to support the project, we would be very greatful for a donation to cover our expenses.
