I was lucky and was allowed to bring Kristinas camera on this walk. We found ourselves a pirate ship too.
The story behind this one:
On March 19, 1895, 6 Dutch ships were loaded with 150 tonnes of dynamite, which should be transported to Rotterdam (Netherlands) and from there, on bigger, sea worthy ships, to the USA.
Two ships were fully loaded, and the Elisabeth was in the process of being loaded when 1400 vessels of dynamite exploded on board. The explosion caused several vessels of dynamite to be hurled through the air, exploding when they hit the ground, other ships and buildings in the direct area.
Two of the 5 remaining ships were hit by exploding vessels and sank.
The ship in the pictures below is "De Hoop". One of the 6 ships that should be loaded with dynamite that morning.
These days, when the water level sinks enough, remains of "De Hoop" become visible. This only happens on average once in a decade. Most of the time the waterlevel does not drop low enough for the shipwreck to become visible at all.
Kristian, Reindeer antlers? I would love to get my hands on a good section of those to make a knife handle out of. I'm working on a set of knives, inspired by Sami culture and the scandinavian Puukko style knives. I already have a lovely forged blade, and now need to collect materials for a grip.
Lovely series of photos. You really seem to get along well with the 25-50mm. And the landscape over there is just beautiful!
George, I will make some photos of various dice I made in these past few, Nikonless weeks
One last shot from De Hoop. It will soon disappear under the water surface again, not to be seen for another decade or so
