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Sunday, 2 December 2012

Former Dutch shipyard at Flushing anno December 2012

Between 1814 and 1869 navy yard and between 1875 and 1975 used by the Kon. Mij. De Schelde

Right on the background the former Machine factory, in the foreground the so-called Dokhaven which originally dated from the 17th century. Not visible on the photo are the slipways to be located on the left side.

For an arcticle in Dutch dealing with slips follow the link SLIP(WAY)S

For an article in Dutch dealing with the machineplant follow the link MACHINE AND BOILER FACTORY This shipyard manufactured her own boilers and engines (Sulzers) since the early beginning.