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Don’t forget to visit Aruba’s famous Red Anchor

At the south east coast of vacation pictures. or horizontal and vertical Mr. August Genser – the relocated to its present lo-
the island, standing alone The anchor is located at parts of the anchor, respec- ex-Division Superintendent cation and dedicated “To
on a windswept and bar- the entrance to Gate 6 to tively. The number 21772K of Lago’s Laboratory; and All Seamen” on the occa-
ren land stands a popular the former Lago Colony. It refers to the weight of the Mr. Willie Davis – Owner sion of the closing of the
Aruba landmark – a large is on the outskirts of Seroe anchor in kilos. of Filtec at Zeewijk in San Lago Oil Refinery on March
anchor. It overlooks the Colorado, on the south east This type of anchor was Nicolas), were having a 31, 1985.
sea just beyond, watching point of the island at the “T” manufactured by Hoesch conversation with Mr. Char-
over the shipping lanes. It junction to Baby Beach. De- Dortmund Horde, at a lie Brouns Jr. at his famous The Best Time to Visit
stands there in memory pending on where you are foundry located in Germa- Charlie’s Bar and Restau- When your planning your
and in honor of all seamen staying on the island, follow ny. rant in San Nicolas. Charlie, visit to the south end of the
who have lost their life at the signs that indicate the who was a visionary and island, you will want to in-
sea. way to Baby Beach. Once Where did the Anchor had dreams for develop- clude in your itinerary the
you reach the T-junction, it Come From? ing the San Nicolas area, many things to see and
Where to Find the Anchor? will be right in front of you. There are a number of sto- told these gentlemen that do there. The anchor will
The anchor is a “must see” ries as to the origins of the he would like to come up be just one of these stops,
landmark when you visit About the Anchor anchor, which one do you with something innovative (keep an eye out for our fu-
Aruba. It is among the most Size think it was? (Unfortunately for the San Nicolas area to ture editions, we publish our
photographed historical It will be hard to miss the the mystery has never been draw tourism to the area. recommendations!).
landmarks for the island. anchor, it’s huge! The an- solved, so your imagination The “anchor”, which at that
You want to make sure you chor that weighs 21,772 ki- can pick which one you time was being stored at With that being said, I have
add this stop on your itiner- los, is approximately 10 feet think it might be!) the Oranjestad harbor, was to say, if you enjoy catch-
ary when your visiting the 6 inches wide and 15 feet, suggested as an option. ing a sunrise, the anchor is
south coast of Aruba. The 6 inches tall. How Did The Anchor Be- Charlie liked the idea! He one of the best places on
bright red anchor against On the anchor there are come a Landmark? then contacted the Presi- the island to catch the sun-
the backdrop of the deep some numbers. The 4112 Sometime between 1980 dent of Lago for permission rise. But in reality, anytime
blue Caribbean sea and and 4115, which are be- and 1985, three gentlemen to acquire the anchor. He is a good time to visit, de-
the azure blue skies, make lieved to be the serial num- (Mr. Wim Martinus – the was granted permission pending on your personal
a great backdrop for your bers that refer to the “fluke” Harbormaster of Aruba; and the anchor was then schedule. q