NEWS
On this page articles about recent activities and developments on and around the Industrial Heritage Park 'De Hoop' are published.
Cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu put on the map
Uitgeest, 14 September 2009
During the week-end of 12 and 13 September SIEDH participated in the Open Monument Day. The theme of this event was "put on the map" and this fitted well within SIEDH goals since the organization not only has Cornelis Corneliszoon of Uitgeest in its banner but also Willem Janszoon Blaeu, the famous cartographer who was born in Uitgeest in 1571.
A modest exhibition concerning Willem Janszoon Blaeu and his work was presented in "De Juffer"(organised by Wladimir Dobber and Barbara Godfroij) and was visited by more than 200 persons, young and old. On Saturday several musicians gave a performance of old music.
On Sunday Frans Erkamps, wood turner, displayed his craftmanship and told an enthusiastic story how to work with the various tools in order to create beautiful wooden objects. In the miller's hut Rob Ybema, sunday painter, exhibited several of his often very colourful paintings
To conclude the event, Sunday afternoon visitors were offered the opportunity to taste a delicious pancake, made on the spot using flour milled in "De Oude Knegt", the well known mill in Akersloot
SIEDH present during the Archeology Day in Almere
UItgeest, 24 August 2009
In cooperation with the Verenigde Compagnie Yemont VCY (united company Yemont), SIEDH participated in the Archaeology Day in Almere. On an annual basis the Archaeology Department of the Almere council organises an event during which information is supplied about the archaeological activities of the community.
The city of Almere, situated at the bottom of the former Zuiderzee ("Zuyder Sea"), hides in its soil many remnants of old activities. Apart from shipwrecks, old plants and seeds are discovered as well as animals and soil changes. This year's theme for the Archaeology Day was "Food" and quite a few stalls on the city estate displayed products that were directly or indirectly connected with this subject.
SIEDH was present with documentation material but the eye catcher was the working boat 'Beverwyck'. Despite the fact that this boat belongs in the water, its presence on the trailer was special. The link with the theme "Food" and archaeology is found in the fact that the boat is reconstructed based on archaeological discoveries in the polders. In addition, these working boats were also used for the transportation of food to and from ships.
More than 1000 persons visited this event and quite a few were highly interested in the activities of SIEDH, the VCY and the person Cornelis Corneliszoon of Uitgeest
More than 400 visitors at the exhibition 'Uitgeest Art Route'
Uitgeest, 29 June 2009
On Sunday June 28 approx. 400 persons visited the heritage centre's exhibition of paintings made by members of 'De Nieuwe Kuil' in Uitgeest. The paintings were displayed in the carpenter's shed 'De Juffer'
Right from the start at 11.00 o'clock it was pleasantly crowded. Before officially opening the gate SIEDH's chairman, Marco Martens, addressed the artists in a short speech and wished them success with their work on this special location. Most visitors arrived by bicycle; the other locations of the Art Route being in the centre of Uitgeest, and they were very enthusiastic.
In addition to the painting exhibition visitors were offered musical entertainment such as bagpipe and accordion by musicians in the style of the heritage centre. Towards the end of the afternoon, amidst the various machines, special entertainment was offered by a poet, two poetresses and two young harpists who also gave a performance.
The artists and the organization of the Uitgeest Art Route were very glad with the approx. 400 visitors. Also SIEDH's volunteers were enthusiastic since not only many persons came especially for the exhibition but also quite a few were interested to learn more about the developments of the heritage centre.
Commissioner of the Queen, Uitgeest Council and its members visit the Heritage Centre
Uitgeest, 27 June 2009
Once every three years the Commissioner of the Queen of the Province Noord-Holland visits the individual boroughs in the province. Their Uitgeest program of June 26 also included a visit to the heritage centre
Commissioner Mr Borghouts, accompanied by staff members, Mayor Mrs Baltus of Uitgeest and the aldermen Sely, Linnartz, van der Hoek as well as members of the council were given a short tour of the heritage centre. The blades of the mill 'the young lion' turned in the wind. The facilities of the heritage centre were used in order to present the Commissioner with several important issues and to discuss these. It was a great honour for SIEDH to welcome these guests.
Rotary club Uitgeest-Kennemerland presents Heritage Centre 'De Hoop'with a cheque
Uitgeest, 16 March 2009
On 20 November 2008 the Rotary Club Uitgeest-Kennemerland held their annual Beaujolais party for a good cause. The proceeds of this evening will go to the Foundation Industrial Heritage Centre 'De Hoop' (SIEDH) in Uitgeest. On Friday 13 March Mrs Sylvia Dekker, new chair(wo)man of the Rotary Club, presented Mr Marco Martens, chairman of 'De Hoop', with a cheque. The money will be used for the construction of a wooden drawbridge.
Every year the Rotary Club Uitgeest-Kennemerland, a relatively young club in the region, organises a party combining pleasure with a financial contribution to a good cause. Last year the hospice in Beverwijk received a cheque to continue its important work.
During the evening of 20 November 2008 a financial appeal was made for the heritage centre 'De Hoop' at the Lagendijk in Uitgeest based on the heritage of Cornelis Corneliszoon of Uitgeest.
In addition to the already existing buildings, special facilities are required to make the terrain attractive for visitors. A bridge must be built to guarantee an easy access to the restaurant (still under construction) also for handicapped visitors/wheelchairs. In view of the caracter of the centre and the buildings, and in line with the tradition, a choice was made for a wooden drawbridge which are in some places still in use in this area. Since the heritage centre completely depends on subsidies, sponsoring, donations and the work of volunteers, the gift of the Rotary Club was much appreciated
During the festive evening, attended by several hundred visitors tasting the new Beaujolais, an auction was held of various goods such as AZ (football club) articles, tickets for business seats during a match, attractive lingerie, an excursion with a luxury motorsloop and an airtrip for several persons over Uitgeest and region. In Mrs Sylvia Dekker's speech, presenting Marco Martens with the cheque, she expressed the wish that the new bridge will be an important link connecting the various buildings at the heritage centre. Marco Martens promised that the bridge, apart from being practical, will also have a symbolic function in relation to the Rotary Club.
MONUMENTAL SHED WESTZAAN SAVED
Contract signed between Parteon Project Development and SIEDH
Uitgeest January 2009
The old PontMeyer site in Westzaan, where Parteon will build approx. 185 houses, used to hold a protected timber shed from around 1900.
It is an unique heirloom; this shed is practically undamaged and it is a caracteristic example of one of the oldest "Zaan" types of timber sheds with many old details left. From the beginning of the development of this area, Parteon Project Development had the intention to save this shed. During the past years they have been looking for a suitable location for this monumental shed, initially with no positive results.
In the meantime a new partner has been found in Foundation Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop". Recently both parties signed a contract, officially sealing the conservation of the shed. Parteon will supply the necessary funds to move the shed to the heritage centre in Uitgeest. The foundation will see to the maintenance and the management of the building. At this new location the timber shed will have its original function and will be used to dry sawn timber and to store wood and material for the maintenance of the site. Perhaps part of the building will be made ready to exhibit old woodworking machines. Presently the shed is being dismantled in Westzaan and will be transported in several parts to the new location. It is expected that the old timber shed can be admired on the new site from mid 2009.
Romantic views of the Uitgeest Lake
Uitgeest January 2009
Not only during spring, summer and autumn the heritage center offers a nice view, but also in the winter season it is attractive to look at.
Volunteers of SIEDH developed a highly economic illumination system and during the Christmas and New Year period the mill "The Young Lion" could be seen from far.
Also the weather conditions in January offered a nice scenery. It has been many years since the Uitgeest lake was frozen over and enthusiastic skaters made use of this special occasion. The heritage centre with its caracteristic buildings offered an oldfashioned scenery.
Mrs. Drs. Sascha Baggerman, member of the Provincial Executive, unveils ERIH plaquette
Uitgeest 30 October 2008
During a private meeting on Wednesday 29 October Mrs. Drs. Sascha Baggerman member of the Provincial Executive of Noord-Holland unveiled the plaquette that marks a location forming part of the Holland Route which, in turn, is part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH).
The unveiling took place after, on behalf of SIEDH, Marco Martens received official representatives of the province of Noord-Holland, the council of Uitgeest, various regional organizations as well as trade and industry. In his speech, Mr Jack van der Hoek, deputy mayor of Uitgeest, mentioned the importance for the council and the region of the Heritage Center and the fact that it is now included in the ERIH and pleaded for exhibiting in the future Warehouse that part of the provincial archeological collection that is connected with the region.
Mrs. Sascha Baggerman, responsible for youth care, wellfare, culture and sports, education and labour market, housing, media and emancipation, stressed the importance of the Holland Route for the touristic development of Noord-Holland. It is, she said, only logical that the Industrial Heritage Center "De Hoop" is part of the route in tribute to Cornelis Cornelis-son of Uitgeest who marked the early industrial development of the Zaan region and the rest of the country.
Mr. Hildebrand de Boer, vice chairman of the ERIH, showed the development of the Holland Route, based on the original German idea not to pull down all historical industrial remnants but to conserve and give them an appropriate destination. In the coming years the Holland Route will be further completed and made attractive for national and international visitors. After the speeches, the SIEDH flag was taken away unveiling the ERIH plaquette at the gate of the heritage center.
Next on the program was a tour of the heritage center with a visit to the Egmonder Pinck, replica of a 17th century fishing boat, that was temporarily moored at the center.
Christening of the working boat "Velsen" built on the heritage centre
Uitgeest, 30 August 2008
This afternoon, during the IJmuiden harbour festival and under perfect weather conditions, the working boat "Velsen" was christened followed by a symbolic launch and afterwards assigned to the owners.
The "Velsen" is the fourth built in a series of five replicas of 17th century working boats. The construction was commissioned by ten companies and institutions from the Velsen region After a short speech by Mr Jan Boudesteijn, chairman of the "Vereenigde Compagnie Yemont" (VCY) Mrs Rinske Baud cut the line and the "Velsen" was symbolically launched. Next the "Velsen" was christened with champagne and Mrs Baud wished ship and crew a safe journey. The boat will berth in the little harbour of the Heritage Centre "De Hoop" in Uitgeest.
When the christening ceremony was over, the "Velsen" was officially assigned to the owners who, after signing the required documents, were given a share holders certificate in the shipowners society.
For more photos of this event click here.
Pupils of the Paltrok school occupy the recreation area Dorregeest
Uitgeest, 16 April
Like original seamen from the past pupils of the uitgeest Paltrok school occupied the recreation area Dorregeest by hoisting a flag. They did this in the same way as their ancestors - seamen of the VOC 400 years ago - before them. In three small working boats, replicas of 17th century barges, they headed for far shores from the Heritage centre.
In cooperation with the "United Company Yemont"(VCY), the education section of SIEDH, and the management of the Paltrok school a program was made up in which 50 pupils of the higher classes spent one day with instructive and recreational activities. Instructive because the youngsters were told about Cornelis Corneliszoon of Uitgeest, his inventions and the consequences, especially for the shipbuilding trade and seamanship. They were taught navigation and how to tie special maritime knots.
The highlight was the exploration trip with the rowing boats. The assignment was to discover new land and then to hoist the flag saying: "this land belongs to us".
They did this with much enthusiasm. The next leg of the trip was the harbour of Uitgeest, where they were explained how the sluice at the Meldijk functions. This is close to the spot where originally Cornelis Corneliszoon lived.A number of pupils got drenched since it started to rain but this did not influence the fun they shared and they continued their rowing trip, supervised by a number of SIEDH and VCY volunteers
This "maritime day" was held for the first time and can be considered a success. The pupils enjoyed this excursion very much despite their wet clothes.
The mill is in its place
Uitgeest, 3 May 2008
In fine sunny weather the former polder mill "The Wester" was placed today on the roof of the drying shed. Directed by the owner, Klaas de Leeuw from Schagen, and with the support of several experts of his building company and "siedh' volunteers , the mill was split into two parts. First of all the saddle with the wind shaft and the sails was hoisted followed by the body that was placed on the base structure and finally the saddle was placed on the body. With the help of modern hoisting cranes this operation went smoothly. The spectators were pleased to hear that Mr Klaas de Leeuw consented to christening the mill with a new name, nl. 'De jonge Leeuw' (The young lion). This new name ceremony used to be quite common in the past.
When the mill was placed on top of the drying shed, the "workers" of the construction company De Leeuw as well as the SIEDH volunteers received a warm thank-you for their help and Mr and Mrs Eecen and Mr De Leeuw were handed an official certificate by chairman Wladimir Dobber and were appointed "friends" of SIEDH for their dedication and merits.
In the coming months the mill will be adapted technically sothat she can be used as a "wind engine" for the drive of smaller woodworking machines. Also the base structure will be completed and a banister will be put up.
A complete photo series of the event can be found
here
During the National Windmill Days on 10 and 11 May the mill on the roof of the drying shed will be working.
Industrial Heritage Centre places mill on the roof of the drying shed
Uitgeest, 22 April 2008
Last summer the foundation industrial heritage centre 'De Hoop' (SIEDH) in Uitgeest was given in loan a small completely restored polder mill by mr Klaas de Leeuw, director of Construction and Wind Mill company De Leeuw in Schagen. This mill was temporarily 'parked' on the heritage centre. A number of volunteers installed a supporting structure in and on the drying shed on which the mill can be placed on Saturday 3 May .
The most important mission of the Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop" in Uitgeest is to propagate knowledge of the inventions of Cornelis Corneliszoon of Uitgeest who in 1593 obtained a patent for the winddriven woodsaw mill, marking the beginning of the growth and prosperity of our country in the 17th century, the so-called Golden Age. The centre will obtain a paltrok mill, preferably saw mill "The Otter" presently located in Amsterdam where it is unable to do its work due to the lack of wind in view of the surrounding buildings. A replica of a saw mill will be constructed in case these efforts are without success.
In addition to the saw mill a carpenter's shop and drying shed are now ready, a slipway and restaurant are under construction and the foundation for a museum has been realised. The original plans included a separate building on which a small mill, a socalled slat sawer, would be constructed. By coincidence contact was laid between Mr Klaas de Leeuw - who was looking for a suitable place for his mill - and the committee of SIEDH. Mr Klaas de Leeuw restored the completely ruined Frisian poldermill "The Wester" (1910) from old components into a beautiful mill. It will be placed on top of the drying shed and in the coming months the working mechanism will be adapted sothat in future it can drive small woodworking machines.
Before the mill can be placed, Mr De Leeuw and a few of his co-workers, helped by SIEDH volunteers, will dismantle the mill and place the individual parts with a crane on top of the drying shed. Starting around 10.00 a.m. on Saturday 3 May this operation will take several hours. The heritage centre situated on the Lagendijk in Uitgeest welcomes visitors wishing to watch this event. During the National Windmill days on 10 and 11 May the mill on top of the roof will be working.
Exhibition "Sailing the Zaan"
in the Zaans Museum
19 January - 24 March 2008
Uitgeest, 15 January 2008
As of Saturday 19 January 2008 the Zaans Museum will open its doors for the exhibition "sailing the Zaan". This exhibition will present the most important developments of shipbuilding and shipping trade in the Zaan area from the beginning of the 19th Century in which period The opening of the North Sea Channel and the harbour in Zaandam played an important role. Visitors can admire construction drawings, ship models, paintings but also objects and documents from the 'taveniers office' (a well known ship freighter).
The exhibition includes a route displaying the maritime objects in the museum from the 17th to the 19th century when many vessels were constructed at the numerous wharfs along the Zaan. The visitor is guided through history where recreational sailing, whaling, transportation across the water and also the struggle against the water represent central themes. Ship models and paintings showing the shipping industry on the Zaan can be admired as well as real boats. The "Beverwyck", a replica of a 17th century working boat used by the ships of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), is the main attraction in the hall of the museum. The "Beverwyck" was built on the wharf "de Liefde" of the Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop" in Uitgeest.
The reason for this exhibition was the publication of the book "Zaankanters and the water" by publishing house Noord-Holland, which book can be purchased in the museum shop. More information about the exhibition in the Zaans Museum can be found here
Heritage Centre staged "Allemansend"
Uitgeest, 30 October 2007
Last weekend the heritage centre was 'occupied' by seamen and pirates, members of the re-actment group 'allemansend'. This small group stages a situation that supposedly took place on Curacao Island around 1705. Dressed as seamen and pirates in those days they stay in tents made out of old sails, wreckage and everything they can lay their hands on. they are armed to the teeth with swords, rifles, muskets, pistols and blunderbusses. They live on what they have and can find, cook their meals on open fire and smoke the fish they catch.
Primarily "Allemansend's" bivouac was for new members to gain knowledge and experience of this serious game. Also, the group members wanted to give a demonstration and explain the interested visitors the customs in those days. There were sailing, rowing and fighting activities but most of all a lot of shooting was heard. Despite the strong wind and occasional rain, several hundreds spectators attended this spectacular show. Click here for photos of this event.
The base for the 'Het Pakhuis' (visitors center) was laid
Uitgeest, 30 August 2007
In recent weeks the piles, that were already placed several years ago, were excavated and "topped" and SIEDH volunteers made and installed the formwork system. The base was flattened and polystyrene plates were laid. Doing this ourselves saved quite a lot of money.
Next the concrete iron frame was applied and on 30 August the lorries with concrete arrived to pour over 100 m3 of this material at the mixer. This structure will serve as base for the building that will carry the name 'Het Pakhuis' (observation area). This building will be used for various purposes but its main function will be the visitors centre.
At long last a mill on the site of the Foundation Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop"in Uitgeest
Uitgeest, 10 August 2007
On Friday 10 august a large trailer unloaded its contents at the industrial heritage centre 'De Hoop' on the Lagendijk in Uitgeest. ELK transport bv from Haarlem delivered a complete mill - albeit partly dismantled - from Schagen to Uitgeest. This mill, a socalled groundsailer, has been reconstructed and restored by De Leeuw bv , from the remains of a mill that was demolished in 1975. As soon as the plans have been approved the mill will be placed on the drying shed of the heritage centre. The mechanism will be adapted so that the mill can be used for the sawing of planks and drive the small woodworking machines.
For many years a large group of volunteers has been active to establish the Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop". Much has already been achieved but a mill - the most important part - was still missing. For years many attempts were made to bring the woodsaw mill The Otter from Amsterdam, but sofar legal obstacles have prevented this. The verdict of the State Council of 30 May 2007 was favourable for an eventual relocation, but first a time-consuming inquiry into wind obstruction will have to be held. The Heritage Centre was also given a sawmill from Rijnsaterwoude. Its relocation was initially approved by the municipality Jacobswoude, but following local protests, the alderman's decision was reversed.
The Foundation Industrial Heritage Centre (SIEDH) is very pleased with Klaas de Leeuw's (director of the De Leeuw company) decision to "park" his mill at Heritage Centre "De Hoop". SIEDH's president Bart Romijn says "too many potential visitors pass the Heritage Centre without noticing it, as not much can be seen from a distance. There is quite a lot of interest to our visitors and this mill will certainly be an eyecatcher and help to increase the number of visitors. We are Klaas de Leeuw very grateful for his gesture."
This small mill, the "Wester", is originally a poldermill from the Winsum area in Friesland and it fits the plans for the development of the heritage centre that included a slat sawmill. The preparations for the construction of the paltrok mill replica "De Hoop" are going as planned. In addition, a lot of hard work is in progress to realise the restaurant, the preparations for the slipway and laying the foundations of the floor for the visitors' centre 'Het Pakhuis' (the observation area).
The unloading of the mill, in the presence of many SIEDH volunteers, went smoothly. Klaas de Leeuw and three of his company's experts assembled all parts quickly and professionally. After several hours' work the mill was ready and, applauded by the spectators, the sails started turning. It is an asset for the heritage centre as well as for Uitgeest, especially when it will be placed on the drying shed.
and a bottle of Uitgeester "bitter"
SLIPWAY CONSTRUCTION STARTS AT INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE CENTRE 'DE HOOP'
Uitgeest, 30 JULY 2007
As part of the maritime activities a lot of hard work is in progress to construct a small slipway called "De Liefde". This slipway will be suitable for boats up to a length of approx. 20 metres.
The invention by Cornelis Corneliszoon of Uitgeest in 1593, the winddriven wood saw mill caused a real revolution in shipbuilding at the beginning of the 17th century. Thanks to the quick and accurate method of sawing, the construction went much faster than before. The saw mills in the Zaan area were usually on or close to the shipyards.
In addition to the construction of a sawmill, the development plan of the heritage centre also includes the building of a small slipway, a visitor's centre, carpenter's shop, drying shed and a restaurant. All this will give a good idea of the woodsaw methods in the 17th and 18th century. Thanks to a grant provided by the Noord-Holland for the development of small-scale tourist attractions - the work on the slipway is well under way. Employees of the construction and piling company Van den Berg in Westknollendam installed a temporary steel dam in the lake, pumped the water from the basin and drove in heavy wooden piles designed to carry the wooden winding track.
In view of the various environmental constraints, unknown in former times, the slipway base will be made of concrete. It will then be lined with wood to give it an identical appearance to a slipway of several hundred years ago with no sign of the concrete base. Like the original version, the slipway will be equipped with a capstan that will pull up the movable carriage with ropes and blocks. The slipway will be suitable for the maintenance and repair of traditional Dutch wooden flatbottom (sailing)boats, such as "botter, "boeier" and "tjalk".
STATE COUNCIL: APPEAL OF 'THE OTTER' IS FOUNDED
Uitgeest, May 30 2007
On May 30 2007 the State Council passed a verdict regarding the appeal that was lodged by the woodsaw mill The Otter against the decision of the city council Westerpark to refuse the permit for the relocation. This decision by the city council has been reversed by the State Council.
According to the State Council The Otter acted within its rights to dispute the verdict. The city council Westerpark did not handle this issue with sufficient care and must take a new decision based on detailed information regarding the wind obstruction. The costs of the necessary enquiry in addition to the costs of the legal procedures will be charged to the city council
The owner of the mill, "Foundation Woodsaw Mill The Otter", after internal deliberation of the verdict, will contact the city council as soon as possible to ensure the future of a working Otter. In view of this positive outlook, the Foundation Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop" sees no reason to delay the construction of a replica. It is expected that the imposed inquiry into the wind obstruction will take at least one to 1½ years.
Visit in this respect also the website of 'De Otter' 'De Otter'
An island with boat connoisseurs
Uitgeest 28 February 2007
On Tasmania, an island south of Australia approximately 1½ times the size of Holland and with a population of more than 500.000, there are almost 400.000 boats of various kinds.
When you know that Tasmania counts hundreds of islands of different sizes, it is not so unusual that there are so many boats. The island has a long tradition in the construction of wooden boats and this is something they are proud to show, not only to their countrymen but also to people from all over the world. The bi-annual Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart is a very popular event which this year attracted an estimated 70.000 visitors. The Foundation Industrial Heritage Centre "De Hoop" was guest at the festival with a replica of a 17th century working boat together with three other boats and their crew. The activities were centred around the Australian-constructed replica of the "Duyfken" and the Holland Village.
Primarily the festival is a reunion of boat enthusiasts who come to admire each others crafts, exchange experience and most of all establish contacts. There are quite a few Dutch expats in Tasmania who emigrated to this island in the 1950's. For these Dutchmen the Holland Village was a meeting point where they tried to catch up with current affairs in Holland.
During the festival most of the eleven Dutch participants were accommodated with former countrymen, usually members of the Dutch clubs. It was a pleasure to experience the warm hospitality of the hosting families who did everything they could to turn the stay of the participants into a "party". They showed their guests around the island of Tasmania during the off-festival days.
Participation in the festival was by invitation of the organization of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival, sponsored by the Dutch Embassy in Canberra and the Dutch Consulate in Hobart. Prior to the festival the participants were received on the terrace of the Tasmanian Museum by the Honorary Consul George Huizing and the director of the festival Andy Gamlin. This was followed by a reception at the Consulate where, in addition to the ambassador Niek van Zutphen and his wife, the Dutch consuls of Australia, New Zealand and a number of islands in the area were also present.
Thousands of people visited the Holland Village during the festival. The Frisian boats sailed up and down with their guests who were amazed at the construction of these small boats.
The replica of the working boat built by the SIEDH, the "Beverwyck", was displayed on a trailer. Many local Tasmanian and other nationalities showed a great interest in this replica and commented on her fine design, construction and the materials used. The history of this type of boat and the use of the working boats by Abel Tasman was particularly interesting.
The floating music boat of Reinier Sijpkens from Soest, was undoubtedly the main attraction of the festival. His performances drew many admiring visitors and also the media displayed much interest. The highlight of the festival was a performance by artists, among whom Reinier Sijpkens, in a separate part of the harbour.
With the Frisian yachts cruising the narrow waters the music boat sailed in between with dazzling floodlights on the scene.
During the four days of the festival the weather was sunny and pleasant. At the end of the festival there was an opportunity to take a sailing trip of several hours with the "Duyfken", the replica of the "yacht" that was used during the discovery of Australia in 1606. The Duyfken visited Uitgeest in 2002 as part of the commemoration of the founding of the East Indian Company in 1602. Unfortunaly this ship is now under threat since no funds can be found for its upkeep. It is a sincere wish that a solution will be found to save this fine ship.
The vessels were afterwards loaded in a container for transportation back to Holland where they are expected to arrive at the beginning of April.
Looking back on this visit it can be said that "it was hectic, exhausting, captivating and beautiful - in short: an unforgettable experience".
Dutch boats will participate in Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Uitgeest, December 15, 2006
A special event took place on the Beverwijk Container Terminal. Under the supervision and with aid of employees of Schavemaker Transport Ltd a container was loaded with four small boats. These small, typical Dutch, boats will be transported to the other side of the world, to be precise to Hobart on Tasmania, to take part in the Australian Wooden Boat Festival. The boats, a 100 years old Friesian yacht, a 40 years old tjotter, a replica of a 17th century Dutch boat, built by the Industrial Heritage Park Foundation 'De Hoop', and a `music boat' go on invitation of the organisation of the festival, which is organised from 9 up to 12 February 2007 in Hobart.
After 300 years a replica of a chaloup is is launched
Uitgeest, July 24, 2006
After a building period of 5 months, which started in January this year, the reconstruction of the 17th century boat was launched. Hundreds of people, a.o. the commissioners, maritime experts, press and volunteers witnessed the official launch by alderman Mr. Sely of Uitgeest, and the naming of the ship by the children of the commissioners with IJ-beer. After the launch, which was done with the help of a modern crane, the maiden sailing trip was made. In the meantime plans are under development to build more of these boats.
After 300 years a chaloup (sloop) will be reconstructed
Uitgeest, January 23, 2006
Within the scope of the Industrial Heritage Park 'De Hoop' a link has been made between the invention of the wind powered sawmill by Cornelis Corneliszoon van Uitgeest and the industrial development of the Zaan region. This industrial development was mainly focused on building of wooden, seagoing, sailing ships. Today there are several replicas of big historical ships in the Netherlands. Until now the smaller boats were forgotten. Based on archeological studies, literature, old drawings and paintings, the expert Gerald de Weerdt, made a new working plan. This plan will be used to make a reconstruction of a sloop, in the past named 'chaloup'. These small sloops were carried on the decks of the big merchant- and warships and used as a tender between the big ships and the shore or between the ships themselves. They were also used as lifeboats. Because of the small draught, only 20 centimetres, the sloop could be used almost everywhere. The sloop could even be landed on the beach. As far as possible the reconstruction will be executed using old techniques. Oars and a simple sail will be part of the outfit. The length will be 16 feet and the width about 5.5 feet. This boat will represent a small, but important part of the Dutch maritime heritage. The reconstruction has been made possible by some local entrepreneurs and will be executed by Lars Kossen, shipwright, with the help of some volunteers. It is the idea to build more boats. These will be built by youngsters who will learn the basic skills of boatbuilding. "Learning by doing"!.
Members of 'Keep them Rolling' Society are invading with their 2nd worldwar cars the heritage park
Uitgeest, September 4, 2005
The Keep them Rolling Society tries to be a rolling museum of all kinds of 2nd worldwar vehicles. The vehicles are collected, repaired or completely renovated. From time members are meeting each other and often these meetings are combined with visits to interesting sites. This sunny afternoon they were with 25 cars and some 75 crewmebers on the heritage park. Moving heritage was meeting a static heritage.
SIEDH recieves a subsidy of the province of Noord-Holland
Uitgeest, August 31, 2005
Recently the province of Noord-Holland decided to subsidise some smaller projects of the heritage park foundation. The subsidy of ? 48.070 will be used to make the heritage park more atractive for visitors. The heritage park will put the same amount of money in the projects. Planned are the erection of a small traditional shipyard, various types of signings and information desks.
This subsidy brings the heritage park another step towards the final realisation
Wooden sailing ship launched
Uitgeest, July 20, 2005
More than a year ago shipwright Lars Kossen started to build a wooden ship based on the design of a small fishing boat used in the Netherlands more than 100 years ago. He used some old techniques in building this boat. No nails, screws or bolts were used for the hull. Today the ship, although no completely ready, was launched. It will be finished in due course and will be used by her owner as a traditional sailing yacht.
Schiphol Foundation grants Industrial Heritage Park Foundation 'De Hoop' with a gift of ? 3000
Uitgeest July 11, 2005
The Schiphol Foundation is an organisation which is supporting all kinds of non-commercial activities of clubs, societies and foundations which are located in the neighbourhood of the main Dutch airport 'Schiphol' near Amsterdam. The activities which are supported are covering a wide range of social, cultural and sports activities. The Industrial Heritage Park Foundation received a cheque of ? 3000. This money will be used to finance educational means, in order to inform visitors of the park in a proper way about the heritage Cornelis Corneliszoon left to the Netherlands.
The Industrial Park Foundation 'De Hoop' has objected to the decision of the suburb Westerpark
Uitgeest, May 21, 2005
After studying the motivation of the suburb Westerpark not to grant the demand of the Saw Mill Foundation 'De Otter' to move the saw mill to Uitgeest, the Industrial Park Foundation 'De Hoop', being claimant has decided to object to the decision. The main argument used in the motivation is the fact that despite the erection of a 55 meter high apartment house in the neighbourhood of the saw mill, next to the already existing building will not harm the functioning of the saw mill.
Advises of important institutions are set aside.
The Industrial Heritage Park Foundation 'De Hoop' has, based on information from reknown experts, the opinion that the arguments used by the suburb are not valid. Also Saw Mill Foundation 'De Otter' and the Vereniging De Hollandsche Molen (The Dutch Windmill Society) objected to the decision.
Suburb 'Westerpark' of Amsterdam refuses license for moving saw mill 'De Otter'
Uitgeest, April 27,2005
The executive committee of the suburb Westerpark, part of Amsterdam, has decided not to grant the request of the Saw Mill Foundation 'De Otter' to move the saw mill to the Industrial Heritage Park in Uitgeest.
Despite the advices of experienced authorities and organisations the executive committee is thinking to have sufficient arguments to keep
the saw mill in Amsterdam. The board of the Saw Mill Foundation 'De Otter' and the board of the Industrial Heritage Park Foundation 'De Hoop' are disappointed about the decision and deliberate upon the way to challenge the decision of the borough of Westerpark.