Changes in traffic in Sinsheim: submarine U17 arrives on Sunday

Von Kl Redaktion

The arrival of the former Marine submarine U17 in Sinsheim is not only a logistical company, but also a significant cultural event for the region. The 350-ton submarine is exhibited in one of the Technikmuseen in the Rhein-Neckar district and thus offers the public the opportunity to learn more about maritime history.

importance of the exhibition for the region

The transport and the subsequent exhibition of the U17 submarine underline the importance of technology and military museums for the cultural education of the population. In Sinsheim, the submarine will be seen from summer 2025, which gives visitors the opportunity to experience the history of the German marine up close. Museums not only contribute to history, but also promote the sense of community and the exchange of knowledge among the citizens.

logistical challenges

The arrival U17S required extensive preparations, including a nightly blocking of the A6 motorway between the Sinsheim and Sinsheim-Steinsfurt junction. This block is carried out in both directions in the night of Sunday from midnight to 5 a.m. to ensure safe transport of the submarine. Detours have already been signposted to steer the traffic despite the blocking.

The way from Kiel to Sinsheim

The submarine was previously retired by the navy in 2010 and was on duty since 1973. The long transport route led over the Neckar and ashore, starting with the hooves of the submarine from a portal crane in Kiel to a swimming pontoon. From there it came to Speyer, where it received weight -reducing modifications. The entire process costs around two million euros, with a large part of the financing secured by donations.

strengthening the cultural infrastructure

The exhibition of the submarine is also part of a larger trend that shows the strengthening of the cultural infrastructure in Germany. Museums such as the technology museums in Sinsheim and Speyer are crucial for the preservation and presentation of our history. Access to history in this way not only promotes interest in technology, but also in our common history as a society.

Overall, the arrival of the U17 submarine proves the value and meaning that such projects have for the local community. It is an opportunity to deal with history and to promote the dialogue about the role of the navy in German history.

- Nag