Sinterklaas's mooring in Grave too shallow, so army puts in a pontoon
Soldiers have installed a floating bridge in Grave so Sinterklaas can still step ashore from his steamboat at the national arrival.
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Illustrative photo: Emvanoo / Pixabay Content LicenseThe berth on the quay in Grave is too shallow for Sinterklaas's steamboat at the national arrival (intocht). The Ministry of Defence stepped in: soldiers from the Regiment Genietroepen installed a pontoon (floating bridge), so Sinterklaas can still come ashore in the town.
A spokesperson for the municipality of Land van Cuijk, of which Grave is part, said the problem had been known for a while.
Jan Möllers sets up the gangway for the national arrival every year. He said that this time a small bridge is being put in for the Sint and the Pieten, so that Sinterklaas can moor there and celebrate. It is the first time his gangway has rested on a pontoon bridge.
The river's water level is not the cause of the problem.
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