De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2026

1. Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam 1610-1665

Hij was luitenant-admiraal en generaal van de Verenigde Nederlanden. Als Maarten Tromp sterft, in 1653 tijdens de slag bij ver Heijde in de buurt van Scheveningen, wordt hij vlootvoogd. Hij beschermt de belangrijke handel met de landen aan de Oostzee.

(Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam was a lieutenant-admiral and general of the United Netherlands. When Maarten Tromp died in 1653 during the Battle of Scheveningen, he became fleet commander. He protected the vital trade with the Baltic states.)

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Wars, Non-US • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Naval History (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1653.

Location. 52° 22.221′ N, 4° 51.685′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. It is at the intersection of Jacob van Wassenaar Obdamstraat and Chasséstraat, on the right when traveling west on Jacob

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van Wassenaar Obdamstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jacob van Wassenaar Obdamstraat 36HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1057, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (about 150 meters away); Reinier Claeszen (about 150 meters away); Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen (about 150 meters away); David Hendrik Chassé (about 180 meters away); Philips van Almonde (about 180 meters away); Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeeck (about 180 meters away); Maarten Harpertzoon Tromp (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam (1610 – 13 June
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein

2. Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam Marker - wide view
Note that due to the tree in front of it, the marker can only be seen from certain angles.
1665) was a Dutch States Navy officer and nobleman who became lieutenant admiral, and supreme commander of the Dutch navy.…

(Submitted on June 15, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.