Anchor in Memory of All Seamen
Anchor in Memory of All Seamen
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maitaimike2015
Laguna Hills, CA279 contributions
Nov 2022
On our tour of Aruba, we stopped to photograph this touching memorial. Originally for a oil tanker crew that perished off the coast . Now updated to represent all fallen seamen. Placed here first in 1985, it started to rust and weather over the years. In 2005, after the death of Charles Brouns Jr., the Valero Aruba Refinery restored and painted the anchor. Since he was instrumental in developing this monument, his name appears on the plaque at it's base.
The wild donkeys were about, yet did not bother us. It is good to have people in the picture for scale, as this thing is massive.
The wild donkeys were about, yet did not bother us. It is good to have people in the picture for scale, as this thing is massive.
Written December 28, 2022
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cenzt
Ohio21,800 contributions
Dec 2019
Good trip. We arrived at approximately 1 pm and made our way down to the statue. The statue was very towering, and located a couple feet from the beach. It was a nice photo stop.
Tip: I recommend spending 5 minutes here if you truly want to see everything.
Tip: I recommend spending 5 minutes here if you truly want to see everything.
Written January 1, 2020
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Wayne B
Midlothian, VA250 contributions
Jul 2021
Very close to Aruba’s famous Baby Beach. The anchor can been seen very clear from a distance and is a fitting tribute to those who serve on the water. Not much else here, but it’s worth the time to stop and take a few photos!
Written July 11, 2021
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Damian94
Bridgwater, UK475 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Just place to stop when travelling from/to Baby Beach. Nice views to take a pictures. Massive anchor.
Written October 15, 2017
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Charles O
24 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Located at the southern part of Aruba, it does take time to get to if you are not going in a tour. We rented a car and drove to see it.
It is a beautiful monument with a great backdrop of the sea behind it. It has to be about 20 feet high since I stand about 5'10. Stopped and took a few pictures and the we were on our way. You are able to climb it on the lower half but watch your step. Not a must, but if you have the time, should definitely check it out.
It is a beautiful monument with a great backdrop of the sea behind it. It has to be about 20 feet high since I stand about 5'10. Stopped and took a few pictures and the we were on our way. You are able to climb it on the lower half but watch your step. Not a must, but if you have the time, should definitely check it out.
Written July 19, 2017
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EpiDoc
Suva, Fiji127 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
On your way to Baby Beach, this is an opportunity to take a few minutes to learn about Aruba's maritime past, which is inexorably linked to its oil refinery present, while also paying tribute to those sailors who have lost their lives in these waters.
The anchor was dredged from the seabed from one of the many tankers that used to serve the oil refinery on the south end of the island. Despite significant efforts, the vessel from which the anchor came has never been identified, although there are several candidates. Repainted, it now stands as a constant reminder of all those who lost their lives in the waters around Aruba in support of the constant flow of oil into and out of the island.
If you would like to learn more about the history of the anchor, as well as The Colony, or the self-supporting city within Seroe Colorado which once supported the oil refinery, visit lago-colony dot com. This website is a fascinating look at a period in the history of Aruba which still influences the politics and economics of the island to this day.
The anchor was dredged from the seabed from one of the many tankers that used to serve the oil refinery on the south end of the island. Despite significant efforts, the vessel from which the anchor came has never been identified, although there are several candidates. Repainted, it now stands as a constant reminder of all those who lost their lives in the waters around Aruba in support of the constant flow of oil into and out of the island.
If you would like to learn more about the history of the anchor, as well as The Colony, or the self-supporting city within Seroe Colorado which once supported the oil refinery, visit lago-colony dot com. This website is a fascinating look at a period in the history of Aruba which still influences the politics and economics of the island to this day.
Written January 30, 2013
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Brian K
Schenectady, NY651 contributions
Jan 2021
When you see this anchor and make a left you will see people wind surfing, if you take a right you will see a vendor daily selling local goods and if you keep going you will end up at Baby Beach..
Written February 17, 2021
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TNLizzy
Knoxville, TN19 contributions
Nov 2019
Worth the morning drive to see the sunrise from this point! it's on the way to Baby Beach. If you are there that early, go ahead and go down to Baby Beach. You will probably see kite surfers out there while the sun is coming up. Absolutely gorgeous!!
Written December 1, 2019
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Amy J
69 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Stopped and got a super cute pic on the way to Baby Beach. Nothing else to do here, just made a 5 minute stop and it was a beautiful view
Written January 26, 2018
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Jean F
Staten Island, NY22 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
One thing about Aruba that is very interesting. If you rent a car you can go driving and go down a desolate empty rode and all of a sudden there is some famous land mark or fantastic beach. This anchor is literally in the middle of nowhere, but on the way to baby beach. If you go down the road a little bit further out of the blue alone is this pleasant islander man selling coconut water.
Aruba is full of pleasant surprises. I always felt safe.
The anchor is a great place to take photos.
Aruba is full of pleasant surprises. I always felt safe.
The anchor is a great place to take photos.
Written March 14, 2013
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