Chor Der Marinekameradschaft "Prinz Eugen"

After MK was founded in 1964 by Dr. Anton Kirchtag, who was also vice-president of the ÖMV for a number of years, our shanty choir (photo) was founded. The fatefully linked friends of both world wars had not only learned to love and respect the sea in the navy, but also absorbed the seafaring songs. In order to preserve and continue to care for this property, a colorful series of shanties could be worked out over the years under the direction of our gifted consultant Hansi Schott with his harmonica. Appearances at home and abroad as well as the accompaniment of meetings of the "on-board community of the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen" accompanied by music cassettes ensured a corresponding level of awareness. The unfortunate attitude of our founding fathers that only WK Marine participants could be admitted led to a large gap in the structure of the MK. This phenomenon can still be observed in individual cases in MKs today. Beginning with honorary chairman Hermann Hinterleitner, then increasingly continued by chairman Kolar Wolfgang, new friends who felt a love for the sea and shipping were able to join us. It would be bad for the Austrian Naval Association if we hadn't got a president in Colonel Karl Skrivanek who shows us the way to new shores, paves the way and guides us into the future with visions and deeds. We meet every 1st Saturday of the month at 4:00 p.m./6:00 p.m. in our small but fine on-board home with lovingly designed exhibits and ship models as well as an extensive on-board library, in a family-friendly atmosphere with singing and good humor. We are happy about every friend who visits us. Chairman: Dr. Anton Kirchtag (1964-1996) Ernst Schachinger (1996-1997) Hermann Hinterleitner (1997-1999) Wolfgang Kolar (since 1999) Chronicler and treasurer: Moser Otmar Secretary: Wolfgang Kolar Choirmaster: Kons. Hans Schott (until 2005) Dipl.Päd. Maximilian Holzmann (since 2005) Honorary members: Johann Froschauer Otmar Moser Josef-Franz Moser Christian Rieder Josef Weinhäupl (founding member) Rudolf Steinbacher (founding member)