Fort Prins Frederik

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Fort Prins Frederik, Military fort in Ooltgensplaat, Netherlands

Fort Prins Frederik stands on a fortified island spanning 42,000 square meters, complete with a moat, historic buildings, and recreational grounds.

Originally built as Fort Duquesne by French forces in 1809, Dutch military forces captured the structure in 1813 and renamed it Fort Prins Frederik.

The fort represents Dutch defensive architecture with its three-story stone tower, multiple firing positions, and underground military quarters from the 19th century.

The municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee launched renovation works in October 2024 to modernize the underground utilities and establish individual water connections.

Seven cannons positioned at the fort in the early 1900s protected both the southern approach and river fronts of this strategic military position.

Location: Goeree-Overflakkee

Address: Havendijk 16

GPS coordinates: 51.68054,4.36196

Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:58

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