VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire

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VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 30, 2009 8:40:13 GMT 1

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Post by danny on Jul 30, 2009 8:40:13 GMT 1

Last night a replica of a VOC ( Verenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, or United east-indies trading company), "Prins Willem'was completely destroyed in a fire. the fire broke out in a room normally used for hosting parties. Firemen couldn't get inside due to the massive heat, and were left no choice but to leave the ship to burn down. Sad to see an icon of naval history destroyed like that, even though it's only a replica...

some pictures ( hotlinking prohibited):
www.nos.nl/nosjournaal/artikelen/2009/7/30/300709_vocreplica.html
www.nu.nl/algemeen/2051136/brand-verwoest-replica-voc-schip.html

and here's what the ship looked like before the fire:

Last Edit: Jul 30, 2009 8:43:54 GMT 1 by danny

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Robert Commander of the fleet "A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step" -- Lao Tse Posts: 665	VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 30, 2009 8:47:09 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robert on Jul 30, 2009 8:47:09 GMT 1 She was beautiful. A pity indeed...
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mike Rear Admiral Posts: 592	VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 30, 2009 9:04:08 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mike on Jul 30, 2009 9:04:08 GMT 1 Beautiful ship, what a shame, hope nobody was hurt.

Achtung!! Commander of the fleet Posts: 4,133	VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 30, 2009 9:13:29 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Achtung!! on Jul 30, 2009 9:13:29 GMT 1 A big shame that it has been lost.
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Mark Administrator Shiver Me Timbers !! Posts: 4,101	VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 30, 2009 9:25:49 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark on Jul 30, 2009 9:25:49 GMT 1 Very sad indeed
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 31, 2009 10:17:49 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2009 10:17:49 GMT 1 Any news about how the fire started. From the photos, I've seen the hull looks mostly intact, so any chance of rebuilding her.

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VOC-ship replica 'Prins Willem' destroyed in fire Jul 31, 2009 15:04:41 GMT 1

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Post by danny on Jul 31, 2009 15:04:41 GMT 1

the cause was most likely a shortcircuit in the kitchen...

the reason the hull is still intact is that this replica has a steel hull whereas the original didn't...

it's still unclear if the ship will be rebuilt. the ship was insured for 3 million euro's, but this isn't enough to fund the reconstruction. the owner is now trying sort something out with the insurance company...

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