Fishing vessel 'SRT-129'

About museum

'SRT-129' is one of the domestic post-war fishing vessels preserved in the northwestern region of Russia. They were laid down in Germany between 1939 and 1944 and transferred to the Soviet Union as reparations. They were intended for herring fishing in the North Atlantic using drifter nets and bottom trawls. These vessels played an important role in harvesting fish resources and in the development of the fishing industry. Kaliningrad fishermen first sailed on them and discovered new fishing grounds. The famous Kaliningrad fishing school was formed on these same vessels. New methods of fishing, storage and processing of fish products were introduced aboard them. They also served as models for the construction of 60 research vessels. 'SRT-129' is the only fishing vessel in the country that has been converted into a museum. On board there is an exhibition dedicated to the history of Russia's fishing fleet. The tour proceeds through the open deck, forward compartment, hold, crew saloon, captain's cabin, wheelhouse and chartroom.