Release balloons from Sirius to protest against Russian nuclear tests. Rostock, E-Germany.

Greenpeace vessel "Sirius" waits in international waters for permission to enter Rostock harbour, GDR. Entry was refused and 500 balloons were released bearing a peace message. Banner reads (in German): "Stop Nuclear Testing".

Unique identifier: GP093

Type: Image

Shoot date: 06/08/1984

Locations: Alpine Countries, Germany, Rostock

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Fernando Pereira

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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CTBT Nuke ROSTOK/SIRIUS

MV Sirius sails to Rostock, East-Germany to protest against Russian Nuclear test program. Greenpeace vessel "Sirius" waits in international waters for permission to enter Rostock harbour, GDR, as part of a worldwide initiative by Greenpeace to bring an end to nuclear testing by August 1985. The ship was accompanied by 3 GDR military ships which atempted to hinder its progress. Entry was refused and 500 balloons were released bearing a peace message. Banner reads (in German): "Stop Nuclear Testing". Photos: East Germany marine vessel near the Sirius, while crew preparing the paper message to be attached to the balloons. The release of the balloons . Sirius sails into port and a photo of a Russian sailing ship.

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