Bottle-ship Museum
The world's largest collection of ships in bottles
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Click to enlarge. A recreation of Henry Hudson's ship at the Flessenscheepjes Museum. source
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Click to enlarge. The bottleship museum in Enkhuizen is housed in the 17th century 'spuihuisje'; a small house built on top of a sluice. source
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This tiny Flessenscheepjes museum in Enkhuizen is said to hold the world's largest collection of bottle ships--over 750 of them. An incredible variety of miniature boats--rescue boats, whaling ships, steamships, and modern dredgers--have been stuffed into every variety of bottle, from the tiniest light bulb to a 30-liter wine jug. Magnifying glasses are available where needed. On occasion, there are demonstrations of how to build bottle ships.
When it is not too crowded, the proud owner of the museum is happy to give you all the details on how bottled ships are assembled, and to show off the top pieces in his collection.
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Sources
http://www.holland-tourist.nl/v_beheer/print.asp
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30845197@N00/278517705
http://www.natosongs.com/hit-the-bottle/ralph_preston_half_moon.html
- Hours Daily 13.00-17.00
- Cost Adults € 3.00, Children € 2.00, Senior Citizens € 2,00
- Address
Bottle-ship Museum
Zuiderspui 1
Enkhuizen
1601GH
Netherlands
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Directions
The museum is within walking distance of the local train station.
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By Anonymous August 21 2009
If you cannot go to a museum, the largest collection of ships, folk art and whimsey in bottles on the internet can be found at www.folkartinbottles.com. Bottles and artists from around the world are represented.
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