usaaf93 Posted May 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2017 Hello Just noticed this near my grandma's house in Eastern France. It is pretty big (4 yards long) and made of riveted aluminum. Do you know what it is ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted May 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2017 Looks like a boat or a bridge pontoon, similar to this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Finn Posted May 16, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2017 I think Bob may have nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted May 17, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2017 Looks like some OD paint on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted May 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2017 This looks like a gun or observation port.....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted May 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2017 I think it is the back end of a German pontoon for a bridge. The compartment is for equipment stowage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted May 17, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 17, 2017 The compartment is for equipment stowage. Probably an anchor locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted May 18, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 18, 2017 here is the best picture I could find of the same type pontoon (axis history forum). I'm not sure what type it is for but it is in the type B size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted May 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2017 Wow theres something you dont see everyday...great detective work....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaaf93 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted May 18, 2017 wooh thanks a lot. Did not know it was german. It will probably be locked so thanks a lot before it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted May 18, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 18, 2017 wooh thanks a lot. Did not know it was german. It will probably be locked so thanks a lot before it is. So what's the price of scrap aluminum these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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