Willkomm-Höft

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Willkomm-Höft in Wedel, Germany, is a unique maritime facility located on the banks of the Elbe River. Established in 1952, it serves as a ship greeting station where arriving and departing vessels are welcomed or bid farewell with their national anthems and a personalized greeting message. Operated by the Nautical Association of Lower Elbe, the station uses a combination of flag signals, loudspeakers, and a detailed database to provide information about each ship, including its name, country of origin, and destination.

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