The sinking of the freighter is considered one of the most mysterious accidents in shipping history. And it almost seems as if the city administration had a bad premonition even before the maiden voyage 50 years ago.
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Stephen Simon
The launch of the Munich goes according to plan, but one thing spoils the mood. This is also not hidden from the guests of the well-attended ship christening. There has never been a freighter like this one, it is the pride of the German merchant fleet. And yet the SZ reporter who was sent to Antwerp noted: “No representative of the city of Munich was there as a sponsor. Mayor Vogel had to cancel because of other commitments. Apparently, they failed to send a representative.” That’s not just rude, it’s outrageous.