The Rotterdam corner in Creil takes its name from the supply of debris from the bombing of Rotterdam on 14 May 1940.
On 14 May, the centre of Rotterdam was bombed by the Germans. Nothing remained standing. This rubble was immediately removed by ship and transported to the Noordoostpolder , among other places. The rubble was then used to finish the 5.5 kilometres of dike above Urk and to pave the polder roads. After liberation, many polder roads were paved with it.
The name "Rotterdam Corner" was coined by the polder workers themselves. This so that no one would ever forget where the rubble came from.
The 7.5-metre-high lighthouse marks the Rotterdam Corner in Flevoland. The square brick light beacon was built in 1950. It had an electric light that was in use until 2001, flashing 3 times every 3 seconds.
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The Rotterdam corner in Creil takes its name from the supply of debris from the bombing of Rotterdam on 14 May 1940.
On 14 May, the centre of Rotterdam was bombed by the Germans. Nothing remained standing. This rubble was immediately removed by ship and transported to the Noordoostpolder , among other places. The rubble was then used to finish the 5.5 kilometres of dike above Urk and to pave the polder roads. After liberation, many polder roads were paved with it.
The name "Rotterdam Corner" was coined by the polder workers themselves. This so that no one would ever forget where the rubble came from.
The 7.5-metre-high lighthouse marks the Rotterdam Corner in Flevoland. The square brick light beacon was built in 1950. It had an electric light that was in use until 2001, flashing 3 times every 3 seconds.
The Rotterdam corner is a notorious spot for boaters. Several ships have run into trouble in this area. It has been suggested that the place is "haunted". And not just for shipping. Several farmers struggle here with the wet land and seepage water.
