SCHIFFSMODELL

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for the controlled and as lifelike as possible representation of a ship sinking according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a ship model according to the preamble of claim 5.

[0002] For many people, shipwrecks are a very moving subject. The sinking of the Titanic, in particular, has inspired numerous films and publications in which this sinking was addressed and partially recreated. In particular, scaled-down ship models or models of only parts of the ship were used for the films, so that a realistic scenario could only be created through the film depiction. A live observation of the sinking of this model, on the other hand, would have seemed completely unrealistic.

[0003] For a live observation, the problem is that in the sinking of the Titanic, the forward section was very steeply submerged before the ship supposedly broke apart, while the stern protruded very steeply from the water. With a ship length of approximately 280 meters, a water depth of approximately 150 meters would be required to realistically recreate this type of sinking with a 1:1 model. This would make a controlled sinking and resurfacing of the ship model considerably more difficult.

[0004] ES 2 233 285 A1 shows a seaworthy vessel divided into several modules, one behind the other. This is not a ship model. The front and rear segments are supposed to be partially (but not completely) submerged, thus achieving a more stable position during storms. However, such a seaworthy vessel is associated with very high costs.

[0005] DE 101 42 447 A1 also shows a seaworthy cargo ship—not a ship model designed as a flexible combined assembly of barges. The sinking of even one of these segments would be fatal and is not intended.

[0006] GB 1 096 359 A similarly shows an articulated connection of several consecutive segments of a cargo ship. The sinking of even one of these segments would be devastating and is therefore not intended.

[0007] US 1,462,800 A and US 2,533,220 A show folding boats consisting of several segments that can be folded against each other. The sinking of even one of these segments would be fatal and is not intended.

[0008] DE 298 12 358 U1 shows a rigid ship model for the bathtub.

[0009] The invention is based on the problem of enabling many people to watch a sinking live in a realistically appearing sequence.

[0010] The invention solves this problem by methods having the features of claim 1 and by a ship model having the features of claim 5. With regard to advantageous embodiments, reference is made to the dependent claims 2 to 4 and 6 to 19.

[0011] The invention significantly reduces the required water depth in the disclosed ship model by dividing the ship's hull along its longitudinal extent into several segments that can be moved relative to one another and submerged below the water surface. These segments can be moved relative to one another underwater, particularly in areas not visible to the public, and can assume a space-saving position requiring only a shallow water depth. The segments are connected to one another by hinges, allowing them to pivot relative to one another and thus change their angular positions relative to one another. For example, underwater, one segment may be approximately horizontal while a connected segment is upright by several tens of degrees.

[0012] The hull is divided into at least two segments that can be pivoted against each other so that when the ship sinks, the front part can be pivoted back into a horizontal direction while the stern part is still upright.

[0013] In particular, the hull is divided into at least four segments so that the individual segments do not become too heavy and their relative movement against each other is visually unobtrusive and simplified underwater.

[0014] If individual segments can be submerged below the water surface, while others remain at least substantially above the surface, a realistic sequence is achieved in which parts of the ship are already submerged. Therefore, the ship does not have to be lowered evenly as a whole. However, due to the mobility of the segments relative to each other, only a small water depth is required.

[0015] As in the actual sinking of the Titanic, the ship model can initially be placed in a controlled, continuous and partially submerged tilted position, for example so that the bow is already under water and no longer visible, while the stern rises high out of the water.

[0016] Particularly advantageous is the possibility of a segment that is at least almost completely submerged below the water surface being able to pivot about its hinged connection relative to a segment behind it, thus bringing it into an at least nearly horizontal position below the water surface. This significantly reduces the water depth required for this segment, requiring only the height of the hull plus the superstructure, possibly plus a chimney or mast. Because the movement of the segments relative to each other above water is not visible to the public, the realistic impression is fully preserved.

[0017] What's particularly impressive is that individual segments are connected to each other via a multi-joint arrangement, allowing one or more segments, particularly those located at the stern, to be raised upright, inclined by more than 60° to the water surface. In this position, the propellers and rudder blades, for example, can protrude high above the water.

[0018] It is also possible for the raised segment(s) to be lowered below the water's surface in their upright position. This also corresponds to the actual sinking scenario of the Titanic, in which the stern section initially stood upright and then sank into the depths in this upright position. In this respect, a realistic depiction of the events is also possible.

[0019] To enable relative movement between the individual segments, all or at least some of the segments can be equipped with buoyancy tanks that can be filled and emptied variably. This allows the emptying or filling of these tanks to change the position of this or these segments, for example, by blowing in air, lifting and thus pivoting one segment against the next. Additionally or alternatively, the segment can also be guided along the bottom of a tank, for example, via movable slides or rods.

[0020] As already mentioned, the ship model can be kept in a tank, which has the advantage of allowing a defined degree of water turbidity to be set without excessive algae growth on the sunken ship model. Furthermore, with the tank solution, each segment, or at least individual segments, can be supported in their lowered position by the tank floor, for example, by resting on the tank floor. Furthermore, a defined wave pattern can be set in the tank.

[0021] In particular, if the ship model is more than 200 meters long, the basin can have a depth of less than 40 meters and thus be kept moderate in size.

[0022] For a maximally realistic representation of the course, the basin and / or the ship model can be adapted in such a way that a segment of the ship model arranged in front of the upright segments can be held in its lowered position in a position which rises diagonally towards the rear.

[0023] When adapting the ship model, the upstream segment can have a keel line that extends downwards compared to the keel line of other segments, for example to lie diagonally on the bottom of the pool.

[0024] Additionally or alternatively, to support the lowered upstream segment, the pool floor may have an upwardly facing inclined surface with a stepped upward slope.

[0025] The sinking scenario can be particularly effective if the ship model is vaulted by a hall-like ceiling, onto which various visual scenarios can be projected, for example, a night sky that corresponds to the real conditions during the sinking of the Titanic. A daytime scenario can also be set.

[0026] For this purpose, the ship model is designed in the style of a passenger ship, replicating it as realistically as possible - at least the exterior facilities.

[0027] The effect is all the more impressive the closer the model's dimensions are to the original. A scale of 1:2 to ideally 1:1 is therefore desirable. The model is walkable in any case, and passengers can possibly remain on board even if the ship begins to tilt. Evacuation can also be carried out more or less realistically via lifeboats or gangplanks.

[0028] The method according to the invention serves for the orderly simulation of a ship sinking, in which a ship model is sunk below a water surface and in which the ship model is first brought into a generally inclined position and thereby pressing a part of the ship model below the water surface, wherein after a first segment has been completely lowered below the water surface, this is brought into a pivoting position and opening into an at least almost horizontal position relative to the next segment.Especially on larger vessels, this relative movement applies not only to the first segment, but also to subsequent segments: After the next segment following an already lowered segment has been completely lowered below the water surface, this segment is pivoted upwards relative to its sternward segment and opens into a horizontal position, so that, despite a slanting descent, the segments can gradually return to their horizontal, aligned position underwater. However, this reassembly underwater is not mandatory.

[0029] Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiments of the subject matter of the invention illustrated in the drawing and described below.

[0030] The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a ship model made up of several consecutive segments in a schematic side view in a fully floating position, Fig. 2 a similar view as Figure 1 , but with an oblique position of the ship model sinking over the bow, with a 1st segment, seen from the bow, being pivoted upwards in a substantially horizontal position compared to a following 2nd segment, Fig. 3 a similar view to Figure 2 as the ship continues to sink, with the 1st and 2nd segments pivoted upwards into a horizontal position relative to the 3rd segment, and with the non-pivoted position of these segments being shown in dashed lines for comparison, Fig. 4 a similar view to Figure 3 , however, a 3rd segment is pivoted downwards compared to the stern-following segment to simulate a breakup of the hull, Fig. 5 a similar view to Figure 4with the 3rd segment swung underwater towards the front segments and with the stern segments beginning to stand up, Fig. 6 a similar view to Figure 5 after the 4th and 5th segments are completely submerged and the 5th segment is still aligned with the stern segment, Fig. 7 a similar view to Figure 6 with the fifth segment in the same position and steep erection and subsequent steep lowering of the 6th segment, Fig. 8 a similar view as Figure 7 with an additionally drawn basin in which the ship model is accommodated, Fig. 9 a detailed view of the stern segments 4, 5 and 6 in the positions according to Figure 7 , Fig. 10an alternative ship model in position as in Figure 1 , but with a segment held movable by motor-driven, particularly pivoting, handlebars in the area of ​​a basin bottom, Fig. 11 a similar view of the ship model as in Figure 1, with buoyancy tanks additionally drawn in the individual segments. Fig. 12: a view of the basin for holding the ship model, viewed from the front, with a closed slide (left) and an open slide (right). Fig. 13: a view of the ship model held in the basin from above, with a walkway and a transition walkway simulating an interior space for passengers to board and disembark. Fig. 14: a plan view of a front part of the ship model, which here is guided laterally over posts ending below the water surface and arranged laterally next to the ship model. The front post engages in a slotted hole as a "loose bearing" in order to compensate for any inclination of the part shown. Fig. 15: the Figure 14 shown part of the ship model in side view, Fig. 16 in Figure 15shown part of the ship model with additionally drawn buoyancy bodies and bearing points, under which buoyancy bodies held on the bottom below the water surface can engage, Fig. 17 in Figure 15 shown part of the ship model in a sunken floating position below the water surface, Fig. 18 a view from the front or rear of a floating part of the ship model, Fig. 19 a view from the front of the sunken part of the ship model from Figure 18 , whereby the height of the hull is reduced by the lower parts of the hull moving transversely outwards and simultaneously moving upwards relative to the upper part of the hull.

[0031] The Figure 1The ship model 1 shown shows an elongated hull 2, which can be accessed by a large number of people and can therefore be constructed close to the original in terms of external appearance and materials. For example, the ship model 1 can be made primarily of steel or wood, and the decks can be at least partially covered with wood. For its accessibility and authentic impression, the ship model 1 is also preferably designed to be close to the original in scale. In particular, a scale between 1:2 and 1:1 is considered.

[0032] In particular, the ship model 1 is designed in the style of a passenger ship - in this case the Titanic - but cargo ships or warships are also possible.

[0033] The hull 2 ​​does not require its own propulsion or its own means of generating electrical energy. This can be coupled in from the outside. Interior fittings of the hull 2 ​​can also be largely dispensable. For example, it may be sufficient to have a walkable bridge and / or a large dining room and / or decks with lifeboats, while the hull 2 ​​otherwise essentially forms a torso, i.e., a skeleton that essentially comprises hollow spaces outside its supporting structures.

[0034] Depending on the design, the hull 2 ​​can be buoyant itself or, as in Figure 10As indicated, the entire system can be held by motor-driven control arms 30 in such a way that it does not necessarily require its own buoyancy. If the control arms 30 are capable of buoyancy, individually controllable traction cables can be provided instead of the control arms 30 to pull the respective segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 downward and align them appropriately in their respective angular positions.

[0035] In any case, the hull 2 ​​is divided along its longitudinal extent L into several segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, which can be moved relative to one another and submerged below a water surface 3. The number of segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 can vary; here, at least two segments are provided that can move relative to one another, and in particular, at least four segments. The joints between the segments are as invisible as possible from the outside. Since they essentially consist of steel boxes, the segments can each be several tens of meters long, for example, here, approximately 30 to 50 meters.

[0036] According to the illustrated embodiment, six segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 are provided over the longitudinal extent L in order to be able to recreate the sinking of the Titanic as realistically as possible, with the ship breaking through in the middle area and the stern area rising steeply.

[0037] Segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 are connected to each other by joints. Depending on the desired motion sequence, joints with one degree of freedom may be sufficient, or multi-joint arrangements with multiple degrees of freedom may be required. This is explained in more detail below. Segments S1, S2, and / or S3, for example, can also be combined into a single segment. Dividing a segment into several subsegments is also possible (example S6).

[0038] The segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 can each have floodable tanks or buoyancy bodies T1, T11, T2, T12, T3, T13, T4, T14, T5, T15, T6, T16, by means of whose controlled irrigation or aeration the relative position of the respective segment and its floating above or lowering below the water surface 3 can be adjusted.

[0039] Thus, with appropriate partial flooding, particularly of the tanks T1, T11, T2, T12 of the forward segments S1, S1, the hull S2 as a whole can be brought into a controlled, continuous inclined position partially below the water surface 3, in which, for example, the bow 4 is already below the water surface 3 and the stern 4 protrudes high above it. Rotation of the stern 4 about a longitudinal axis is also possible.

[0040] It is possible that at the beginning of this initial tilt there will still be people on board the ship model 1 in order to be able to experience and feel the sinking first hand before a complete evacuation begins, either via a gangplank 6 leading to land or via lifeboats.

[0041] In addition to the overall lowering of the connected segments, it is also possible for individual segments (e.g., S1 to S3) to be submerged below the water surface 3, while others (e.g., S4 to S6) remain in a floating position on the water surface 3. To achieve the lowest possible water depth, the chimneys 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d can be retracted or pivoted relative to the segments S2, S3, S4, and S5 that hold them, in order to reduce the height of the respective segments during the sinking. The breaking away of chimneys also corresponds to the sequence of events in the original sinking of the Titanic. The same applies to the mobility of masts, which can also be modeled on the original sinking.

[0042] In this case, a segment (for example S1) which is at least almost completely below the water surface 3 in the respective lowering state can pivot there relative to a segment (for example S2) lying behind it about its articulated connection, namely a pivot hinge 7 with at least one degree of freedom, in the direction of the arrow 8 and thereby reach a flatter, in particular at least almost horizontal position below the water surface 3, as in Figure 2 is marked.

[0043] As a result, segment S1 requires a much lower water depth. The same applies to joint 9 between segments S2 and S3 in the Figure 3 , which represents a later moment in the sinking process. Segments S1 and S2 enter the Figure 3shown, swivelled in direction 10, thus raised and almost horizontal position, instead of - as shown in dashed lines - diving straight down, which would require considerably more water depth.

[0044] Instead of the simple pivot joints 7, 9, individual segments (for example S5 and S6) can also be connected to one another via a multi-joint arrangement 11. This makes it possible to set up one or more segments, particularly those located towards the rear (for example segment S6), in an upright position inclined by more than 60° relative to the water surface 3. A position inclined by approximately 90° relative to the water surface 3 is also possible, as shown in the drawing. Not only is it possible for one or more segments (here segment S6) to be set up in the manner described, but also for the set-up segment(s) to be lowered below the water surface 3 in their upright position.

[0045] As in Figure 10As can be seen, either each segment S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, as shown here, or at least individual segments can be provided with buoyancy tanks T1, T11, T2, T12, T3, T13, T4, T14, T5, T15, T6, T16 that can be filled and emptied variably. By filling or emptying these tanks, changes in the position of this or these segment(s) can be effected. Since at least two buoyancy tanks are provided per segment here, e.g. T1, T11 in segment S1, and possibly more, this not only controls whether the segment as a whole floats or is sunk below the water surface 3, but also influences the relative position of this segment. Some segments may also have their own buoyancy tank or even no buoyancy tank at all (not shown here).For example, because a tank T16 is held below the deck line at the upper end of segment S6, filling it allows the vertically upright position of this segment S6 to be set and maintained during its sinking. Flooding of tank T6 with air, on the other hand, provides the necessary buoyancy to initiate the lifting of segment S6 above the water surface 3.

[0046] Keeping the ship model 1 in an enclosed pool 20 offers several advantages: firstly, visitor flows can be channeled and secured - unlike in the open sea; secondly, the water composition and turbidity can be adjusted so that, on the one hand, sunken segments quickly become invisible, but on the other hand, they are not covered by algae during frequent lowering and resurfacing; finally, in particular, it is also possible to support all or individual segments S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 in the lowered state at the pool bottom 21. A constant wave pattern can also be set in the pool 20.

[0047] For this purpose, the basin 20 can have a depth below the water surface 3 of less than 40 meters if the ship model 1 is more than 200 meters long. Furthermore, the basin 20 can also be shaped such that it has such a depth only in the transverse central region 22, into which the ship model 1 submerges, and is significantly shallower to the sides to keep the required amount of water low. Access to the deep region 22 can also be closed by a gate valve 23 or similar.

[0048] In addition, at least one segment S5 arranged upstream of the upright segments, here the stern segment S6, can be held in its lowered position in a position that slopes backwards. To enable this position, on the one hand, the - not visible - keel line 12 of the here upstream segment S5 is designed to extend downwards relative to the keel line of other segments S1, S2, S3, S4. On the other hand, to support this lowered upstream segment S5, the basin floor 21 has an upwardly pointing and stepped inclined surface 24 on which the segment S5 can be placed with its keel line 12. It is understood that, depending on the division of the ship model 1 and the type of sinking, such structures affect different segments and can be designed in different geometries.

[0049] In the area of ​​the stern segment S6, the keel line 12 becomes visible above the water surface due to the rearing, therefore the underwater hull is realistically designed here with screw shafts, propellers and rudder blades (not shown).

[0050] Furthermore, the pool 20 can be vaulted by a hall-like ceiling 25, particularly as part of a closed hall. This ceiling 25 can, for example, have a curvature with a large radius, onto the inside of which different optical scenarios, for example, a starry sky and / or an emerging iceberg, can be projected. An iceberg can also be provided as a realistic and possibly movable model in the pool 20 and can also perform a real collision with the ship's hull 2, which can be felt by visitors on board.

[0051] In addition, compressed air can be introduced into the water of the basin 20 during the sinking via hoses below the water surface 3 in order to simulate the bubbling of the sea and the escape of air from the ship.

[0052] Furthermore, it is also possible that an area with interior furnishings is provided within a segment and is pulled out of the hull 2 ​​on a side facing away from visitors and hidden before the ship model 1 sinks. This would remove such a large air space, which would generate a correspondingly large amount of buoyancy and complicate the sinking, in good time.

[0053] Additionally or alternatively, a walkway 13 designed like a ship's interior can be accessible from the hull 2, for example, via spiral staircases. These spiral staircases can be designed in such a way that visitors do not notice they are entering the walkway and believe they are still on the ship. This walkway can then lead to a faithfully furnished interior 14, which is not itself part of the hull 2 ​​and will not sink with it. Such a scenario can be seen, for example, in the top view. It can also be seen there that the visitors are ferried across, for example by boat on line 15, on the side facing away from the walkway 13.

[0054] Alternatively, a quay wall may be provided which is lowered or moved after boarding the vessel and is then removed from the field of vision.

[0055] In order to simulate the actual sinking process as realistically as possible, the ship model 1 is initially brought into a generally inclined position by at least partially flooding the first and second segments S1, S2 from the bow 4, thereby pushing a front part of the ship model 1 below the water surface 3. After the first segment S1 has been completely lowered below the water surface 3, one or more buoyancy tanks T1, T2 are brought into a position in relation to the next segment S2, pivoting upwards via the joint 7 in the direction 8 and opening into a horizontal position, as shown in Figure 2 is visible.

[0056] This process continues after lowering another segment S2: after being completely lowered below the water surface 3, this segment is brought into a position in which it pivots upwards in the direction 10 relative to its sternward adjoining segment S3 via the joint 9 and opens into a horizontal position. At the same time, the joint 7 between the segments S1 and S2 closes, so that they then lie approximately flush and more or less horizontally below the water surface 3, one behind the other.

[0057] Depending on the number of segments, this process can continue far back over several segments.

[0058] Here, however, the connection between segment S3 and the stern-following segment S4 is different in order to simulate the ship breaking through approximately in the middle - as in the real sinking of the Titanic.

[0059] Here, the segment S3 opens opposite the sternward adjoining segment S4, initially above the waterline 3 around the lower joint 17, so that in the visible area a crack opens between these segments S3 and S4 ( Figure 4 ). At the same time, the rear section consisting of segments S4 to S6 is raised above the water surface 3, for example by introducing compressed air into the buoyancy tanks T15 and T16.

[0060] After lowering the third segment S3 from the front, this can open around an upper joint 18 towards the rearward following segment S4 and connect to the front segments S1 and S2 in alignment ( Figure 5 ). In the transition from the fourth segment S4 to the fifth segment S5, the conditions are the same as between the first two segments S1 and S2, so that after lowering the fourth segment S4, it is then placed horizontally and in alignment behind the other segments S1 to S3.

[0061] The fifth segment S5, here shown, rests on a stepped, raised inclined surface 24 of the pool floor 21 during its lowering due to the special shape of its keel line, and is thus held immovably in its position. The multi-joint arrangement 11 opens relative to the stern section, namely the sixth segment S6, so that, with the air introduced into the buoyancy tanks T6 and T16, the latter can reach the vertical position corresponding to the actual sinking, or at least a position inclined by more than 60° relative to the water surface 3, and can then be lowered underwater in this orientation in the lowering direction 19, resulting in a particularly dramatic and at the same time realistic sequence.

[0062] This type of lowering does not have to be limited to one segment S6, but can also affect several segments installed one after the other.

[0063] In the Figures 14 and 15It is also shown that part of the ship model 1, for example a bow section BT here, is also guided laterally on dolphins D or other attachments held to the bottom. The dolphins D or other attachments end invisibly below the water surface 3. The rear dolphin D here is closely surrounded by a floating body SK2, which prevents horizontal movement of the bow section BT, while the front floating body SK1 forms an elongated hole, so that horizontal displacement to the dolphin D is possible there, and thus also diagonal lowering of this bow section BT is possible despite maintaining the lateral transverse guidance. It goes without saying that such bearing brackets are also possible for other ship parts and in various modifications.

[0064] The version of a front part BT according to the Figures 16 and 17shows that even a lowered part of the ship model 1, here the bow section BT, does not have to be lowered to the bottom, but can also be in a floating state in the lowered position, in which it lies completely invisible below the water surface 3. For this purpose, the ship model 1 comprises, in the bow section BT shown as an example, bearing points 31, 32, which, when the bow section BT sinks, rest on buoyancy bodies 33, 34, which in turn are held to the bottom by chains, steel cables, dolphins or similar. The buoyancy tanks T1, T12 are only filled with water to the extent that a slow sinking results and when the hull BT touches down, which, for example, as in the Figures 14 and 15guided laterally, further sinking ceases on the buoyancy bodies 33, 34, and a state of equilibrium, floating, is established. The bottom then does not need to be specially designed, but can, for example, retain a natural shape. Additional buoyancy bodies can also be located in the respective part of the vessel, so that the floating state described above is achieved even when the buoyancy tanks T1, T12 are completely full.

[0065] In the Figures 18 and 19a view from the front or rear of a floating part of the ship model, for example the bow section BT, is shown, wherein additional joints or similar division options 35, 36 are provided, by means of which the height of the ship's hull can be reduced when sinking. By migrating lower parts 37, 38 of the hull transversely outwards in the direction of arrows 39, 40 with a simultaneous relative upward movement compared to the upper part of the hull, the height is reduced at the expense of increasing width. The ship part BT is thus flatter overall, so that the water depth can be further reduced, which further reduces the structural requirements for implementing the invention. It is understood that other foldings (for example transversely inwards) or pivotings (for example in a horizontal direction transversely inwards or transversely outwards) of the lower parts 37, 38 of the hull are also possible in order to reduce the height.The different ship segments can each have different divisions and / or pivoting directions.

Claims

1. A method for simulating the sinking of a ship, in which a ship model (1) is sunk under a water surface (3), characterized in that a sinking ship is reenacted using a ship model (1) divided into several segments (S1; S2; S3; S4; S5; S6) over its progression, which is initially brought into an overall inclined location, and hence one that presses a portion of the ship model (1) under the water surface (3), wherein once a first segment (S1) has been completely lowered under the water surface (3), it is brought into a upwardly swinging position relative to the next segment (S2).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that after a segment (for example, S2) following an already lowered segment (for example, S1) has been completely lowered under the water surface (3), it is brought into a position that swings upwardly and opens into a horizontal location relative to its sternward adjoining segment (for example, S3).

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that individual segments (S5; S6) are interconnected via a multi-joint arrangement (11), which is used during a sinking simulation to bring one or several, in particular sternward lying segments (S6), into an upright position inclined by more than 600 relative to the water surface (3).

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that the erected segment(s) (S6) is or are lowered under the water surface (3) in their upright position.

5. A ship model (1) for controlled sinking and resurfacing, with a long extended hull (2), wherein the hull (2) is divided over its longitudinal extension (L) into several segments (S1; S2; S3; S4; S5; S6) that can be moved relative to each other and submersed under a water surface (3), wherein all or at least individual segments are provided with variably fillable and drainable buoyancy tanks and / or guided on the floor of a basin, wherein the segments (S1; S2; S3; S4; S5; S6) are hinged together and individual adjacent segments (S3; S4; S5; S6) are interconnected via a multi-joint arrangement (11), and further that one or several in particular sternward lying segments (86) can be set up in an upright position inclined by more than 600 relative to the water surface (3).

6. The ship model (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the hull (2) is divided into at least four segments.

7. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that individual segments (S1; S2; S3 S4; S5; S6) can be submersed under the water surface (3), while others (S1; S2; S3 S4; S5; S6) remain in a floating position on the water surface (3).

8. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that it can be brought into an overall controlled, contiguous inclined position that partially lies under the water surface (3).

9. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that a segment (for example, S1) lying at least nearly completely under the water surface (3) can there be upwardly swiveled relative to a segment lying behind it (for example, S2) around its articulated connection (for example, 7), and thereby be brought into an at least nearly horizontal position under the water surface (3).

10. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the segment(s) (S6) set up in their upright position is or are lowered under the water surface (3).

11. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 10, characterized in that each segment or at least individual segments (S1; S2; S3 S4; S5; S6) is or are provided with at least one variably fillable and drainable buoyancy tank (T1; T11; T2; T12; T3; T13; T4; T14; T5; T15; T6; T16), and the location of this or these segment(s) can be changed by draining or filling them.

12. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 11, characterized in that the ship model (1) is held in a basin (20), and each segment or at least individual segments (S5) are supported by the basin floor (21) in their lowered position.

13. The ship model (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the basin (20) has a depth of less than 40 meters given a length of the ship model (1) exceeding 200 meters.

14. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that a segment (S5) placed upstream from the segments (S6) that can be set upright can be held in a location rearwardly rising at an inclination in its lowered position.

15. The ship model (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that the upstream segment (S5) has a downwardly extending keel line (12) for this purpose relative to the keel line (12) of other segments (S1 to S4).

16. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 14 or 15, characterized in that the basin floor (21) has an upwardly facing inclined surface stepped toward the top (24) in order to support the lowered, upstream segment.

17. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 16, characterized in that it is vaulted by a hall-like ceiling (25), onto which different optical scenarios can be projected.

18. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 17, characterized in that it is designed like a passenger ship.

19. The ship model (1) according to one of claims 5 to 18, characterized in that it is designed on a scale of 1:2 to 1:1.