Fleur de Marie in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Queen Juliana Bridge Memorial
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Queen Juliana Bridge Memorial Marker
(Papiamento):
Gobiernu di Korsou
Ta dedika e monumento aki komo omenahe na memoria di
Eusebio Hipolito Benita
Franciscus Augustinus van Daele
Pablo Daniel Everitz
Silvio Brasilio Ignacio
Ottmar Alphonso Iparraguirre
Frederico Ovelio Jansen
Nilo Hipolito de Jongh
Hendrik Agnes Lingstijling
Ronald Francisco Margarita
Wobbe Renkema
Gerrit van Rijswijk
Arie Rottier
Julio Roberto Silie
Johannes Martinus Vlijtig
Folgert Windt
Jacobus de Witte
Viktimanan di desgrasianan durante konstrikshon di
Koningin Juliana Brug
Riba 6 di November 1967 | 7 di Januari 1972
Semper lo rekorda nan labor i sakrifisio
(English Translation):
Government of Curacao
This monument is dedicated as a tribute to the memory of
Eusebio Hipolito Benita
Franciscus Augustinus van Daele
Pablo Daniel Everitz
Silvio Brasilio Ignacio
Ottmar Alphonso Iparraguirre
Frederico Ovelio Jansen
Nilo Hipolito de Jongh
Hendrik Agnes Lingstijling
Ronald Francisco Margarita
Wobbe Renkema
Gerrit van Rijswijk
Arie Rottier
Julio Roberto Silie
Johannes Martinus Vlijtig
Folgert Windt
Jacobus de Witte
Victims of accidents
this page online
Queen Juliana Bridge
on November 6, 1967 | January 7, 1972
Their work and sacrifice will always be remembered
Erected 1972 by Government of Curacao.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1967.
Location. 12° 6.581′ N, 68° 55.674′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Fleur de Marie. It is on Presidente Rómulo Betancourt Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pres R Betancourt Boulevard 27, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Timeline (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Historical centuries old Mikvah (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Jewish Cemetery Beth Haim at Bleinheim, Curacao (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Beth Haim Berg Altena (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Feliz Chacuto Labor Memorial
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Queen Juliana Bridge Memorial - wide view
Regarding Queen Juliana Bridge Memorial. The Queen Juliana Bridge is the tallest bridge in the Caribbean, with its highest point being 185 ft (56.4 m) above the waterline.
Also see . . . Queen Juliana Bridge - Waymarking. This site has further information about the bridge, including some details about the disaster that killed the people who are memorialized here.
In 1967, just as the last section of the first half was being put in place, the entire structure collapsed and plunged into the water killing sixteen workers. The cause of the accident was never determined: some speculate it was metal fatigue, however many suspect fraud was involved with the Dutch subsidized funds in an attempt to build a cheaper bridge. Construction started once again two months later, this time starting from the Western shore.(Submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
3. Queen Juliana Bridge Memorial
A view of the bridge itself, looking toward the north east as seen from the Queen Emma Bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.
