Lighthouse
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At the most western point of Urk stands the 14 metres high lighthouse, builded in 1844. the lighthouse is a beacon which points fishermen the way in the dark to the safe haven. Behind the tower, there lies an anchor from 1615, probably originating from the fleet of Michiel de Ruyter. For some money, You can climb the tower in the summer months. | |
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In 1837 being a acquire beacon build, this beacon being in 1844 demolish. On 18 May being the first stone put of the current lighthouse. |
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Anker achter de vuurtoren
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At May 14th 1959, this enormous anchor was fished up forty miles northwest of IJmuiden. The crew of the UK 11 (captain H. Brands Rzn.) was assisted by the crew of the UK 66. Formerly, the big ring of the anchor was wrapped with thick rope. At the cross are the numbers 1512 inscribed. If this is a year number no one can say for sure. A registration number is very improbable. The type looks like 17-age and older examples. Anchors with the same sizes came from round 1500, at that time there were big three or four mast ships. | |
