Museum Ship Mercuur
Museum ship Mercuur lies in the Dok van Perry in Vlissingen. It is a former wooden minesweeper, later a torpedo workshop ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy, and now a living museum.
What can you expect at museum ship Mercuur?
- History: The ship was built in 1952 to 1954 in the United States with a wooden hull, to resist magnetic mines. It came to the Netherlands as Hr.Ms. Onverschrokken. In 1972 it was converted into the torpedo workshop ship Hr.Ms. Mercuur, supporting the submarine service. After decommissioning in 1987, volunteers saved it from the scrapyard.
- On board: You learn about torpedoes, mines and life on board. The ship is described as the oldest wooden minesweeper of the Royal Netherlands Navy.
- Highlights: Highlights of the Mercuur are:
- The commander's cabin.
- The engine rooms.
- The aft deck crane used to recover practice torpedoes, and the torpedo workshop.
Practical information
- Opening hours: Open several days a week all year, usually Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Good to know: There are steep stairs on board. The ship is maintained by volunteers of Stichting Maritiem Erfgoed Vlissingen.
- Surroundings: Combine your visit with the MuZEEum and a walk along the boulevard.
Museum ship Mercuur lets you experience naval history up close.
Furthermore Museum Ship Mercuur is near the following sights: Museum Scheldewerf (±300 m), Orange mill (±400 m), Guided City Walk through Vlissingen (±450 m), Maritime MuZEEum Zeeland (±450 m) & Cornelia Quackshofje (Zeemanserve) (±500 m).
For information
Dok van Perry, Vlissingen
tel. +31 642 496 756
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Display Museum Ship Mercuur