The Batavia Yard in Lelystad, the
Netherlands, is foremost a center for traditional shipbuilding. Since 1985 over
200 young people have built an authentic reconstruction of the VOC-merchantman Batavia from
1628. The Batavia has returned home from her 20-month visit to Australia. On June
12th the ship arrived back in Lelystad. From 1st July onwards the ship will be
open again for visitors.
In 1995 the Batavia was launched. In the same year the keel was laid for the
reconstruction of the man-of-war De
7 Provinciën (= "Seven Provinces") from 1665.
For a Virtual tour
around the ship see these pages.
The Batavia Yard is a first rate tourist attraction. A visit to the yard offers you a fascinating view of Dutch shipbuilding of the 17th century.
This dynamic shipyard is open daily to the public. We offer guided tours,
videoshows, a restaurant, a souvenir-shop etcetera.
More information on
opening-hours, entrance fees and accessibility.
In 1999 the 'Centre for
maritime history' has opened its gates for visitors. In this centre
archaeological findings, such as wrecks and artefacts, are being presented. Also
a special pavilion on inland shipping on the former Zuyderzee has been added to
the yard.
