Minensucher-Denkmal, Naval memorial in Cuxhaven, Germany.
Description
The Minesweeper Memorial is a stone monument in Cuxhaven that displays a World War I naval mine and stands roughly 4.5 meters tall. It sits near the Old Love pier at the harbor and was designed by Lieutenant Captain Erich Bodanowitz.
History
The monument was erected to commemorate German naval history and the work of minesweepers during World War I. Cuxhaven was a significant location for minesweeping activities and fleet operations of the Imperial Navy.
Culture
The monument displays a mine rising from an anchor, visually representing the work of minesweepers. The design conveys how these men dealt with dangerous explosive devices in their daily tasks.
Practical
The monument is located right near the harbor and is easy to reach on foot. It is best to visit during daylight hours to properly see the details of the memorial and the surrounding harbor landscape.
Did you know?
The memorial preserves inscriptions specifically remembering fallen minesweepers and features text from the German Mine Sweeping Administration. This personal remembrance of individual men sets it apart from typical war monuments.
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