Zakręt Pięciu Gwizdków, River meander in Przeróbka district, Gdańsk, Poland.
Zakręt Pięciu Gwizdków is a meander in the Martwa Wisła river that flows between Przeróbka and Nowy Port districts, marking where the Kanał Portowy channel begins. This natural curve creates a narrow passage that both commercial and recreational vessels navigate.
This river section became an essential navigation point when Gdańsk's port system developed during the medieval period, making the meander a key location for maritime trade. The site remained important to port operations as shipping routes and infrastructure evolved over centuries.
The name 'Five Whistles Bend' reflects how ships communicated danger signals to each other when passing through this narrow section. This naming tradition shows how vital this river curve was to maritime safety practices.
You can observe this river section from several viewpoints on both riverbanks and watch boats navigating through the curve. The best time to visit is during fair weather when water traffic is active and you can see vessels of different sizes passing through.
The water currents in this meander create patterns that demand specialized navigation skills from ship captains passing through. This challenging passage earned the location a reputation among experienced sailors who knew the peculiar demands of steering through it.
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