Willemsoord Dry Dock I, Den Helder

Name: Willemsoord Dry Dock I
Address: Den Helder, Netherlands

#10 among attractions in Den Helder

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Willemsoord Dry Dock I is a historic dry dock in Willemsoord, Den Helder, Netherlands. It was constructed from 1813 till 1822, under the direction of Jan Blanken, and was part of the former Rijkswerf Willemsoord. ()

Coordinates: 52°57'41"N, 4°46'9"E

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Den Helder Netherlands

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Willemsoord Dry Dock I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marinemuseum, Willemsoord, Schouwburg De Kampanje, HNLMS Schorpioen.

~1070 ftNE
Military museum, Museum, Specialty museum
Marinemuseum, Den Helder
6 min walk • The Dutch Navy Museum is a naval museum in Den Helder, Netherlands. The museum is dedicated to the history of the Koninklijke Marine.
~610 ftE
Museum, Maritime museum
Willemsoord, Den Helder
3 min walk • Willemsoord is a large former Naval base of the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder. It is now connected to the city center of Den Helder, and focuses on entertainment and tourism.
~1020 ftS
52°57'31"N • 4°46'10"E
Schouwburg De Kampanje, Den Helder
5 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~690 ftNE
Museum
HNLMS Schorpioen, Den Helder
4 min walk • HNLMS Schorpioen is a Schorpioen-class monitor built in France for the Royal Netherlands Navy in the 1860s. These new ships were equipped with heavy rifled 23 cm guns, and a heavy armor. The hull had an armor plated belt of 15 cm and the gun turret, housing the two guns, had almost 30 cm of armor.

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Which popular attractions are close to Willemsoord Dry Dock I?

Nearby attractions include Willemsoord, Den Helder (3 min walk), HNLMS Schorpioen, Den Helder (4 min walk), Schouwburg De Kampanje, Den Helder (5 min walk), Marinemuseum, Den Helder (6 min walk).