Private company

Schiffswerft Christof Ruthof

Schiffswerft Christof Ruthof is a German shipyard based in Wiesbaden, founded in 1871, dissolved in 1982.¹ Its chief executive is Ludwig Fischler (since 1961).¹

Die Christof Ruthof, Schiffswerft und Maschinenfabrik, war bis 1975 ein deutsches Unternehmen mit Standorten in Mainz-Kastel und Regensburg.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1871Founded¹

HeadquartersWiesbaden, Germany¹
Founded inMainz-Kastel¹
Legal formKommanditgesellschaft, Offene Handelsgesellschaft¹

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Schiffahrtsmuseum-Regensburg — Photo: HH58, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The story

Founded by Christof Ruthof in 1871, in Mainz-Kastel.¹

Leadership

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Chief executive

Ludwig Fischler1961–now

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FounderChristof Ruthof¹
Chief executive officerLudwig Fischler Jan 31, 1961 to now¹
Chief executive officerAdolf Hummel until Jan 31, 1961¹
Chief executive officerFritz Gehm until Jul 31, 1961¹
Chief executive officerJohann Heinrich Koenigsfeld until Jan 19, 1965¹

Timeline

Jun 21, 1982Dissolved Dissolved¹
Jan 31, 1961New chief executive Ludwig Fischler becomes CEO¹
1871Founded Founded in Mainz-Kastel¹

Sources

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WikidataSchiffswerft Christof Ruthof on Wikidata
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WikipediaSchiffswerft Christof Ruthof on the German Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsSchiffswerft Christof Ruthof photo by HH58, CC BY-SA 3.0