Standbeeld Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter uit 1841
Standbeeld Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter uit 1841
Standbeeld Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter uit 1841
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Christel8
Sprundel, The Netherlands416 contributions
Jan 2020
Great (and feared) Dutch admiral. The statue is located on the Boulevard of Vlissingen/Flushing and from there you have a beautiful view on the city and the harbor. Nice place for a moment of rest.
Written January 12, 2020
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,437 contributions
Sep 2019
Beyond doubt Flushing's most famous or notorious son, admiral de Ruyter started his career working for the Lampsins brothers, during the 17th century Zeeland's most wealthy merchants (over 300 commercial vessels). During this period he started operating as a privateer (legitimatized form of piracy) and got his name de Ruyter (the raider). Eventually he climbed the ranks of the Dutch navy fighting the Spanish, English and French. Perhaps his best known victory was his operation to break the barrier chain at Chatham in 1667. Most Dutch had to learn about it, during history classes.
Wish the authorities would find a solution for avoiding white excrements of seagulls on top of the head of de Ruyter. In case of Christian saints the problem is solved with a halo, but that would be to much honor. Perhaps an invisible needle would do the trick...
Wish the authorities would find a solution for avoiding white excrements of seagulls on top of the head of de Ruyter. In case of Christian saints the problem is solved with a halo, but that would be to much honor. Perhaps an invisible needle would do the trick...
Written September 21, 2019
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reinpnonnekes
Amerongen, The Netherlands71 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Part of Muzeeum, the nautical historic museum, are the defend works in the fortress beneath this statue from centuries before Napoleon occupied it.
And Michiel de Ruiter is the greatest sailor and admiral, the Netherlands ever knew.
And Michiel de Ruiter is the greatest sailor and admiral, the Netherlands ever knew.
Written June 21, 2018
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RaF C
Colijnsplaat, The Netherlands373 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
A beautiful area to sit and view the city and the boats, a must see when you are in Vlissingen. The Boulevard is a must see !
Written May 4, 2018
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Rien W
Voorschoten, The Netherlands367 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The name plaquette on this statue is in Dutch and in Italian! De Ruyter is the most famous Dutch captain and sailor. This statue in his place of birth Vlissingen was moved from a square in the city to this prominent place on the harbour front.
Written September 7, 2017
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Raymond van Beusekom
Vlissingen, The Netherlands68 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Michiel de Ruyter started his carier as rope bearer and claimed up to admiral of the Dutch fleed. He fought succesfuly many seabeatles on behave of the dutch gouvernement. His statue stands high looking over the river Schelde. In the local maratime museum nearby attributes from that time can be seen. From this point you can overlook a large part of the river Schelde with large schips passing by at close range.
Written August 9, 2017
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Solodam J
Amsterdam, The Netherlands34,892 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Michiel de Ruyter was born in Vlissingen, he was an admiral and the most famous sea hero in the dutch history. The location of the monument is at the exact place, at the end of the boulevard. The great man was there facing the sea.
Written July 17, 2017
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Suus An
Almere, The Netherlands804 contributions
Dec 2016
After watching the movie yesterday from Michiel de Ruyter, today a salute to this hero! Full of bird poep though.
Written December 29, 2016
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JP v Dierendonck
Terneuzen, The Netherlands2,766 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
great statue of Michiel de Ruyter watching over the North sea and a nice area to look over the belaamy park in vlissingen or looking over the westerschelde to Breskens
Written November 4, 2016
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AvanPernis
118 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
The view over the Westerschelde and old harbour is worthwile.Michiel de Ruyter is a famous 17th century dutch admiral who was born in Vlissingen.
Written September 9, 2016
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