HNLMS Bonaire has been moored in Willemsoord harbor since 1996. An impressive 130-year-old naval vessel with a rich history and future. The Bonaire Foundation is working on the restoration of this historic ship.
Step aboard maritime history
The Bonaire was built in 1876 at the shipyard of the Dutch Steamboat Company in Rotterdam. She entered service with the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1877. She sailed as a warship under the Dutch flag until 1902.
Follow the recovery process closely
The Bonaire Foundation is responsible for its preservation and restoration. You can read more online about the plans, progress, and importance of this heritage. Its current mooring in Den Helder is no coincidence, historically speaking.
Want to know more? Visit the website
On the Bonaire Foundation website, you can delve deeper into the story, from construction to the future. A must-read for lovers of shipping, history, and technology.



