Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Bergepanzer "Sherman"
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Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman"
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Bergepanzer "Sherman" / Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman" Marker
Gut gelungenes Bergefahrzeug der US-Army im 2.Weltkrieg. Auf dem Chassis des Kampfpanzers "Sherman" aufgebauter Kran und Winde. Hebekraft 20 to.
Antrieb: Ford V8 Benzinmotor mit 500 PS
Geschwindigkeit: 42km/h
Fahrbereich: 160 km Aktionsradius
Well-designed recovery vehicle of the U.S. Army in World War II. Built with a crane and winch on the chassis of the 'Sherman' battle tank. Lifting capacity: 20 tons.
Drive: Ford V8 gasoline engine with 500 horsepower
Speed: 42 km/h
Range: 160 km operational radius
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 14.236′ N, 8° 53.865′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of the
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schützenpanzer Hotchkiss / Hotchkiss Infantry Fighting Vehicle (here, next to this marker); Nike Hercules (here, next to this marker); Rakete "Honest John" / Rocket "Honest John" (here, next to this marker); Schiffsgeschütz / Naval Gun on a Ship (here, next to this marker); Leopard (here, next to this marker); Panzerturm M48 / Armor Turret M48 (a few steps from this marker); Russische Flak 3,7 cm / Russian Flak 3.7 cm (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer M47 / M47 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Regarding Bergepanzer "Sherman" / Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman". This is a specific type of armored vehicle, based on the Sherman tank, designed to recover or repair damaged vehicles on the battlefield.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman" and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
