Fort Dirks Admiraal, Military fortification in Den Helder, Netherlands
Fort Dirks Admiraal features three bastions, steep slopes, and an intact envelope surrounded by protective water-filled ditches near the North Sea coast.
French forces constructed the fort between 1811 and 1813, naming it l'Ecluse before Dutch authorities renamed it after Cornelis Dirkszoon in 1814.
The fort stands as part of the Stelling Den Helder defense system, connecting to other fortifications that protected the northern Netherlands maritime access.
Visitors can explore the German bunkers, including the restored FL246 ammunition bunker, which now functions as a rehearsal space for local bands.
The central bastion transformed into an artillery battery in the 1880s and later became a German anti-aircraft position during World War II.
GPS coordinates: 52.94635,4.75810
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:31
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