Punda in Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Queen Emma Bridge
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Queen Emma Bridge Marker
Queen Emma Bridge
Originally Built in 1888
Financed by the European Development Fund
and Executed by
The Netherlands Antilles
Territorial Authorizing Officer
Restoration Started on 1 August 2005
and was Completed on 12 May 2006
Works were Carried Out by
Harbour and Civil Construction Curacao NV
Under Supervision of WSPimc Ascon NV
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.
Location. 12° 6.34′ N, 68° 56.088′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaηao (Curaηao). It is in Punda. It is on Handelskade, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Handelskade 1, Willemstad, Curaηao, 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: Late 18th Century Cast-Iron 24-Pounder (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Late 18th Century Cast-Iron 24-Pounder (a few steps from this marker); Tula Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Navy Memorial
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Queen Emma Bridge Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
3. Punda and Otrobanda Marker - the Queen Emma pontoon bridge
This photo was taken from the Ortobanda side looking toward Punda.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
