Paardengraf Ameland, Memorial funerary structure in Hollum, Netherlands.
The Paardengraf memorial consists of a Swedish granite stone measuring 80 centimeters in height and 100 centimeters in width, located in the dunes south of Hollum.
On August 14, 1979, eight horses drowned during a rescue boat launch operation when attempting to assist the German yacht Windspiel 4 near the coast of Ameland.
Local residents regularly place personal messages and flowers at the memorial site, maintaining a connection with this significant event in the maritime history of Ameland.
The memorial site can be found east of the Reddingbootpad, featuring an inscription that commemorates the exact date and circumstances of the tragic event.
A tile tableau created by artist Barbara Hofker in 2011 depicts the horse-drawn rescue boat operations that continued until 1988 at this coastal location.
Location: Ameland
GPS coordinates: 53.43528,5.62533
Latest update: April 2, 2025 21:04
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