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Hellevoetsluis
Hellevoetsluis, Voorne-Putten, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands.
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Hellevoetsluis is a fortified town on the island of Voorne-Putten in the province of South Holland. Thanks to its strategic situation the town grew from the beginning of the 17th century to be the homeport for the Dutch war fleet. In later years the port was fortified more and more and Hellevoetsluis therefore became a unique combination of fortified town and naval port. The Admirals Maarten Tromp, Michiel de Ruyter and Piet Heyn had their home base here and in 1688 during the 'Glorious Revolution' William III of Orange's invasion fleet departed from the port. William's successful invasion of England with a Dutch fleet and army led to his ascending of the English throne as William III of England jointly with his wife Mary II of England.
Hellevoetsluis
Hellevoetsluis, Voorne-Putten, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands.
website | maasvlakte book | portfolio book | getty images
Hellevoetsluis is a fortified town on the island of Voorne-Putten in the province of South Holland. Thanks to its strategic situation the town grew from the beginning of the 17th century to be the homeport for the Dutch war fleet. In later years the port was fortified more and more and Hellevoetsluis therefore became a unique combination of fortified town and naval port. The Admirals Maarten Tromp, Michiel de Ruyter and Piet Heyn had their home base here and in 1688 during the 'Glorious Revolution' William III of Orange's invasion fleet departed from the port. William's successful invasion of England with a Dutch fleet and army led to his ascending of the English throne as William III of England jointly with his wife Mary II of England.