The Bow, War memorial monument in Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Bow rises 46 meters high at Leuvehaven quay, featuring aluminum plates forming a ship's bow shape above brown stone waves.
Built in 1956, the monument commemorates 3,375 Dutch and Allied merchant marine sailors who lost their lives during World War II.
Five bronze figures added in 1965 depict a helmsman, three sailors, and a drowned person, connected by a rope at the monument's base.
The monument stands near the waterfront, making it visible from both the Coolsingel street and the water approaches to Rotterdam harbor.
The inscription 'Zij hielden koers' on the base translates to 'They stayed the course', reflecting the determination of merchant marine sailors.
Website: https://bkor.nl/beelden/de-boeg
GPS coordinates: 51.91227,4.48456
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:25
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