Willemsoord, Den Helder

Willemsoord
Rijkswerf Willemsoord
Den Helder, North Holland in Netherlands
Monumental buildings at Willemsoord
Willemsoord is located in North Holland
Willemsoord
Willemsoord
Coordinates52°57′40″N 4°46′19″E / 52.961023°N 4.771881°E / 52.961023; 4.771881
TypeNaval base
Site information
OwnerDen Helder municipality
OperatorRoyal Netherlands Navy (former)
Open to
the public
Yes, Maritime attraction park
ConditionDefunct
WebsiteOfficial website
Site history
Built1790 (1790)
In use1792 – 2000
Battles/wars1799 Anglo-Russian invasion, 1813 Siege of Den Helder

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.


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