Truth in the mouse tower
The " Wahrschau" in the Mäuseturm was a fixed warning device for Rhine shipping on the Rhine at Binger Loch . It was in use until 1974.
Wandering truth
In addition to the Loreley , the Binger Loch at the knee of the Rhine near Bingen was the most dangerous place in the Rhine because of its narrow rock barrier and its narrow passage. After the ship traffic on the Rhine had increased sharply at the beginning of the 19th century as a result of the development of steam shipping, a true exhibition became essential. Initially, men were sent ahead to Bingen as a wandering sight to see with signal flags to warn the respective oncoming traffic and to stop if necessary. There were different regulations depending on the ascent and descent.
Fixed station
The fixed Wahrschau on the Middle Rhine had existed since 1850 , for Bingen it was stationed in the Mäuseturm , and since 1910 with the outpost Krausaue and a fog post below the Binger Loch. Instead of flags, balls, discs and baskets were later raised. In 1970 daylight signals were used.
As a result of the widening of the fairway by blasting the rock barrier and the further development of radar technology , the observation on the mouse tower was completely stopped in 1974.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Gabriele Schleicher: The truth view in the mouse tower . In: Bingerbrücker and Rupertsberger stories . Issue 23 December 2005.
Coordinates: 49 ° 58 ′ 19 ″ N , 7 ° 52 ′ 51 ″ E