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Water and history
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Holland has always been a seafaring nation. Many centuries ago, the Dutch set off in their ships to trade with other countries – during the Golden Age, the heyday of the VOC (the Dutch East India Company), Dutch explorers like Abel Tasman charted new territories, and wars were fought at sea. The heroes of these naval battles include Michiel de Ruyter, Piet Hein and Maarten Tromp. A focus on the golden ageMaritime museums throughout the country will be focusing on this period from the country’s
Netherlands Maritime Museum
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
NBTC
On 8 January 2007, the National Maritime Museum Amsterdam closed its doors for a major renovation that will take more than two years. Upon completion, the refurbished Maritime Museum will be ready for the future.During the renovation, the East Indiaman Am
