Drinkeldodenkarkhoff, Historical memorial and cemetery in Borkum, Germany
The Drinkeldodenkarkhoff memorial stands at a former burial ground where unidentified maritime casualties were laid to rest in the dunes of Borkum.
Records from the Reformed Church indicate burials began in 1859, with a particularly notable incident in 1792 when 300 crew members from The Liberty ship were interred.
The name Drinkeldodenkarkhoff, meaning Cemetery for the Drowned, reflects the maritime heritage of Borkum and its connection to seafaring tragedies.
The site transformed from an active cemetery to a memorial in 2009, commemorating those who lost their lives at sea near the East Frisian island.
In 1835, Amtsvogt Tönjes Bley specifically requested burial at this location, becoming one of few identified individuals in the cemetery.
Location: Borkum
GPS coordinates: 53.59432,6.66584
Latest update: April 28, 2025 00:01
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