Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Enkhuizen Harbor Bombardment Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 2026
1. Enkhuizen Harbor Bombardment Memorial Marker
Klaas Spaan 34 jaar
15 Maart 1945
Cornelis Planting 3 jaar
Reina Snel 4 jaar
Gerrit Smit 4 jaar
Johannes Martinus Bekker 5 jaar
Jan Jeltes 7 jaar
Oene Alex Edelenbosch 7 jaar
Cornelis Smith 10 jaar
Albert Mordhorst 15 jaar
Arie Jan Kuperus 19 jaar
Reinier Asma 19 jaar
Jan Broeksma 19 jaar
Siebrechta Elisabeth Broksma 20 jaar
Petronella de Graaf-Ooteman 26 jaar
Cornelis Pruijs 37 jaar
Aafje Snel-Majon 37 jaar
Adrianus Cornelis Kenter 40 jaar
Johannes Koelink 42 jaar
Cornelis Ruijter 43 jaar
Harme Roosendaal 48 jaar
Johan Rudolph van Koll 48 jaar
Johannes Reus 55 jaar
Leendert Schipper 58 jaar
Meindert Reus 61 jaar
Klaas Sikke Horjus 68 jaar
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 52° 42.037′ N, 5° 17.565′ E. Memorial is in Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It can be reached from Havenweg, on the right when traveling north. The marker is visible alongside the path in the park that leads to the Drommedaris. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland 1601 EN, 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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sint Janstraat 9 (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct
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1. Bombardement op Enkhuizen (Strijdbewijs.nl, in Dutch). On the first bombardment, October 6, 1940 (in translation):
The first actual bombing raid on 6 October 1940 was a so-called ‘target of opportunity’. Twenty-one Blenheim bombers had taken off, but ten aborted their mission due to bad weather. The original targets were Boulogne, Rotterdam, and Den Helder. Ultimately, one of these bombers—unable to drop its payload on Den Helder due to cloud cover—selected an alternative target: the port of Enkhuizen. According to the IJmuider Courant of 7 October 1940, seven bombs were dropped; however, Bomber Command’s ‘after-action(Submitted on September 9, 2026.)report’ states there were six—specifically, four 250 lb bombs and two 40 lb bombs. That same report noted significant fire damage to ships in the harbor. Unfortunately, we now know that only houses in the vicinity of Oostertuinstraat were hit, resulting in one fatality: Klaas Spaan.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 7, 20262. Enkhuizen Harbor Bombardment Memorial - wide view
2. Bombing of Enkhuizen (Wikipedia). Overview (second bombardment):
The bombing of Enkhuizen took place on 15 March 1945, when four RAF Spitfires targeted German Wasserschutzpolizei boats in the city’s port. The bombs missed their targets, striking the neighbourhood instead. The raid, which lasted about two minutes, killed 24 civilians, wounded many, and caused extensive damage to the harbour district.(Submitted on September 9, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
