Monument voor het Reddingswezen, Maritime memorial at Helden der Zeeplein, Den Helder, Netherlands.
Description
The Monument voor het Reddingswezen in Den Helder is a brick memorial with a slender tower and a bronze carillon installation. The tower is surrounded by granite blocks with reliefs depicting rescue scenes that show the work of maritime rescue workers.
History
The monument was built during 1934 and 1935 and inaugurated by Queen Wilhelmina in June 1935. During World War II, German forces removed the bells, but they were later returned to their original position.
Culture
The monument reflects Dutch maritime rescue culture and shows through its reliefs people engaged in sea rescue work. The inscriptions honor those who dedicated their lives to this dangerous coastal profession.
Practical
The monument is located on Helden der Zeeplein and is easily accessible during daylight hours. The bells ring regularly from the tower, making it worthwhile to visit at different times of day to hear them.
Did you know?
The 30 bells of the bronze carillon ring daily from above and create a sonic reminder of those lost at sea during rescue operations. This music drifts across the plaza and connects past and present in an unexpected way.
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