Minden, Steam dredger at Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt in Duisburg, Germany
The Minden represents a bucket chain steam dredger equipped with mechanical systems designed to maintain river channels through continuous material extraction from riverbeds.
Built in Mainz during 1882, the Minden operated on the Weser River between Stolzenau and Hameln until 1979, carrying out essential channel maintenance tasks.
The vessel stands as a testament to German industrial engineering, now preserved at the Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt to educate visitors about inland waterway maintenance.
The Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt remains open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult admission priced at 4.50 euros.
The dredger utilized a specialized winch system with chains laid across the riverbed for positioning, as it lacked independent propulsion capabilities.
Location: Duisburg
GPS coordinates: 51.45740,6.73144
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:41
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