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Pegnitz celebrates mine defense: exhibition shows naval history!
An exhibition about mine detection opens in the Pegnitz community center; a project on security and navigation in November 2025.
Pegnitz celebrates mine defense: exhibition shows naval history!
A breath of fresh air is blowing in the community center of Pegnitz, and there are several reasons for that. In November, the Pegnitz Naval Comradeship celebrates a double birthday that casts its shadows ahead. There is even more for citizens to discover: an impressive exhibition on the third minesweeping squadron was opened a few days ago. The opening took place on Thursday morning under the leadership of Werner Schneider, chairman of the Naval Comradeship, and Mayor Wolfgang Nierhoff. The event generated both great interest and widespread support in the community.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the history and importance of mine defense, which is essential for shipping safety. Loud courier The project is an initiative of the third minesweeping squadron from Kiel and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Defense. The traveling exhibition will not only be shown in Pegnitz, but also at other locations where sponsorships for minesweepers exist.
Sponsorships and their importance
The city of Pegnitz is particularly proud of its long tradition of sponsoring minesweepers. In 1965, the city took over the sponsorship of the Federal Navy's minesweeper "Perseus", which, after it was decommissioned in 1988, was transferred to the hollow rod guided boat "Pegnitz". This sponsorship not only symbolizes a close connection to the Navy, but also a strong sense of community among the citizens who actively support the Navy comradeship, the fire department, the youth miners' band and the sailors.
A look into the background of mine defense shows how important these vehicles are for safety at sea. Since the 1980s, the German Navy's mine countermeasures vehicles have been based on a uniform ship design that has covered a variety of tasks since the beginning of the German Navy. How Wikipedia reported, the first task of the Federal Navy was to clear mines from the Second World War. Many of the vehicles in use today were developed from old models and equipped with modern technology.
Historical perspectives and modern developments
The Historical Naval Archive has dealt intensively with the history and development of mine countermeasures vehicles. A project initiated by Norbert Kaatz in 2011 has resulted in a comprehensive database that documents the histories of these vehicles. The database covers numerous development and operational phases that go back to the Imperial Navy and extend to today's German Navy. Loud Historical Naval Archives New mine countermeasures technologies, such as unmanned and remotely controlled boats, are the next step in this evolution.
Given that the German Navy has experienced a standstill in the area of mine countermeasures over the last 15 years, maintaining and promoting sponsorships and raising public awareness is all the more important. The exhibition in Pegnitz shows that the community's commitment to maritime security remains strong and that the stories of these war-decisive vessels need not be forgotten.