Schermerhorn and seafaring in the 17th century
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1636 XV Schermerhorn Plan your route to Schermerhorn and 17th-century seafaring
Discover the rich maritime history of Schermerhorn and learn how shipping, trade and seafaring brought the village to prosperity in the 17th century.
How was the small village of Schermerhorn able to build such a large and beautiful church in the 17th century? And how did the impressive models of warships end up on the church ceiling?
The answer lies largely in Schermerhorn’s rich maritime history. Many skippers and sailors lived here, traded with distant lands and were involved in whaling. But we still do not know everything about these remarkable ship models. Who donated them? Who made them? And did the people of Schermerhorn perhaps play a role in the naval battles with England?
During ‘Schermerhorn and Seafaring in the 17th Century’, we’ll seek answers and discover how knowledge, craftsmanship, shipping and trade contributed to the prosperity of our village and to the power of the Republic as a trading nation.
We’ll be…
How was the small village of Schermerhorn able to build such a large and beautiful church in the 17th century? And how did the impressive models of warships end up on the church ceiling?
The answer lies largely in Schermerhorn’s rich maritime history. Many skippers and sailors lived here, traded with distant lands and were involved in whaling. But we still do not know everything about these remarkable ship models. Who donated them? Who made them? And did the people of Schermerhorn perhaps play a role in the naval battles with England?
During ‘Schermerhorn and Seafaring in the 17th Century’, we will seek answers and discover how knowledge, craftsmanship, shipping and trade contributed to the prosperity of our village and to the power of the Republic as a trading nation.
We’ll explore the great cargo ships and naval fleets, navigation and seamanship, the recruitment of sailors and life on board. A journey through the maritime world of our ancestors — and a chance to appreciate their talent and entrepreneurial spirit anew.
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