Mercator Ship, Ostend

Name: Mercator Ship
Address: Ostend, Belgium
Telephone: +32 494 51 43 35

#7 among attractions in Ostend

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Facts and practical information

The barquentine Mercator was built as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet. She was named after Gerardus Mercator, a Belgian cartographer. She was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in Leith, Scotland and launched in 1932. ()

Local name: Mercator Coordinates: 51°13'37"N, 2°55'12"E

Address

Ostend Belgium

Contact

+32 494 51 43 35

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Mercator Ship – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Napoleon, Mu.ZEE, Lange Nelle, Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk.

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Mercator Ship, Ostend
2 min walk • The barquentine Mercator was built as a training ship for the Belgian merchant fleet. She was named after Gerardus Mercator, a Belgian cartographer. She was designed by G.L. Watson & Co. and built in Leith, Scotland and launched in 1932.
~1620 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mercator Ship open?

Mercator Ship is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mercator Ship?

Nearby attractions include Mercator Ship, Ostend (2 min walk), Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk, Ostend (5 min walk), Mu.ZEE, Ostend (7 min walk), Leopoldpark, Ostend (7 min walk).

How to get to Mercator Ship by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercator Ship:

Bus

Oostende Stadhuis • Lines: 1, 46, 5, 50, 51, 52, 53, 68, 69, 81, 89, 9 (4 min walk)
Oostende Kapellestraat • Lines: 1, 21, 22, 23, 4, 46, 5, 50, 51, 52, 53, 68, 69, 7, 81, 82, 89, 9 (3 min walk)

Tram

Oostende Station tramperron 3 • Lines: (7 min walk)
Stop • Lines: (7 min walk)