Curious structure

[GregSingh]

Does anyone know the purpose or location of this structure, please?

Thanks,
Greg

Source: German soldier photo album Nr.19

[nicksavage]

Greg, it looks like the shiplift at Niederfinow, 30km west of Berlin. The 1928 shiplift was restored in 1995 after decades of neglect by the DDR. A new shiplift is being constructed alongside it.
Nick

[GregSingh]

Excellent, thanks Nick!

I thought it might have something to do with ships, but couldn't see any waterways around!

[ManfredV]

Niederfinow isn't west of Berlin. It is east of it, near Oder river in Barnim District.
More information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niederfinow_Boat_Lift
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshe ... iederfinow

[nicksavage]

Oops, Manfred ! I meant to type 'east' ... I should know, I have been there, and a mightily impressive visit it was too. Nick