De Kameel, Stellingmill in Schiedam, Netherlands.
De Kameel is a stellingmill in Schiedam and one of the city's most notable grain milling facilities. The mill features a distinctive platform construction that allows the miller to work from an elevated position.
The mill was built in 1715 during the early phase of gin production in Schiedam and was long an important grain milling facility. After decades of operation, the structure underwent renovation and modernization, restoring it to working condition.
The name refers to the characteristic shape of the sail construction, which resembles a camel's hump. Visitors can observe how this structure with its raised platform shapes the appearance of Schiedam's harbor area today.
The mill is located at a central spot in Schiedam and is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. As a working facility, it offers good insight into traditional milling techniques and the city's industrial past.
Beneath the mill runs a semi-circular water passage through which small vessels could enter directly for loading and unloading. This design reveals how closely shipping and grain milling were intertwined in Schiedam's economy.
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