Punda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Late 18th Century Cast-Iron 24-Pounder
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Late 18th Century Cast-Iron 24-Pounder Marker
SPONSORS:
Curaçao Ports Authority
Smit International
Curacaose Wegenbouw Maatschappij
H.C.C.C.
Stichting Unick Curaçao
Conserved and reconstructed in 1997 by AAIVA
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 12° 6.345′ N, 68° 56.082′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Punda. It is on Handelskade, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Handelskade 1, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Late 18th Century Cast-Iron 24-Pounder (here, next to this marker); Queen Emma Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Tula Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to King Willem III (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Navy Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Willem of Orange Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Late 18th Century Cast-Iron 24-Pounder Marker - wide view with cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
