Oops! Vintage DUKW "Stuck" in Rhine Celebration
- Stranded historical river-crossing vehicular amphibian in Rhine waterway
Hey there!
But this isn't your typical Dutch adventure! We're talking about an old-school, six-wheeled amphibious beastie - a DUKW, or famously known as a "Duck." These bad boys were popular during World War II, serving the Allies with their nifty ability to traverse both water and land [1].
So here's the scoop: On a Saturday, one such Duck got itself in a tight spot. It was all set to be the main attraction for the anniversary celebration of the Rhine River crossing by US troops, held near Nierstein [1]. Unfortunately, it got itself stuck at a ferry ramp in Nierstein. Not to worry, though! The situation was quickly sorted by enlisting the help of a nearby ferry to pull it out. That's right, it's now steaming ahead, ready to put on a show at the event [1].
The little hiccup didn't seem to put much of a damper on the anniversary festivities, which took place at Nierstein back in March 2025. Partnering with USAREUR-AF, events like these celebrate the daring river operations of yore, which allowed Allied forces to surge ahead in World War II, thanks to their mighty vehicles [1]. While our vintage Duck may have faced a bit of trouble this time, it's a clear reminder of the indomitable spirit that lets us conquer both land and sea!
- DUKW
- Rhine
- Nierstein
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- The vintage DUKW, an amphibious vehicle popular during World War II, managed to get stuck at a ferry ramp in Nierstein, eventually causing a minor inconvenience during the US troops' Rhine River crossing anniversary celebration.
- In an effort to relocate the stuck DUKW, a nearby ferry was successfully enlisted to pull it out, ensuring that the anniversary event in Mainz could proceed as planned.
- Despite the minor incident with the veteran DUKW, the anniversary celebration held at Nierstein in March 2025 proved to be an engaging reminder of the historical river operations that allowed the Allied forces to dominate both land and sea during World War II, solidifying the community's resolve to continue celebrating such initiatives with the cooperation of entities like USAREUR-AF.
