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Thursday 11 april 2024

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

At the south east coast of It will be hard to miss the they would walk out three lie Brouns Jr. at his famous
the island, standing alone anchor, it’s huge! The an- shackles (about 90 feet) Charlie’s Bar and Restau-
on a windswept and bar- chor that weighs 21,772 ki- until the anchor touches rant in San Nicolas. Charlie,
ren land stands a popular los, is approximately 10 feet the bottom while the chain who was a visionary and
Aruba landmark – a large 6 inches wide and 15 feet, must rest on the bottom. had dreams for develop-
anchor. It overlooks the 6 inches tall. Subsequently, they will ing the San Nicolas area, The Red Anchor situated at
sea just beyond, watching On the anchor there are walk out some extra shack- told these gentlemen that the entrance of former Lago
Colony in San Nicolas
over the shipping lanes. It some numbers. The 4112 les and when the ship starts he would like to come up
stands there in memory and 4115, which are be- to swing or lean on one with something innovative and poured a concrete
and in honor of all seamen lieved to be the serial num- side, the anchor is properly for the San Nicolas area to pad around it. On April 17,
who have lost their life at bers that refer to the “fluke” set. Because of the rough draw tourism to the area. 2005, the anchor monu-
sea. or horizontal and vertical weather, unfortunately ment was rededicated “To
parts of the anchor, respec- they did not get the time to The “anchor”, which at that All Seamen” in a formal
Where to Find the Anchor? tively. The number 21772K walk out the extra tackles time was being stored at ceremony in memory of
The anchor is a “must see” refers to the weight of the and because of the ten- the Oranjestad harbor, was Charles Brouns Jr.
landmark when you visit anchor in kilos. sion exerted on the winch, suggested as an option.
Aruba. It is among the most This type of anchor was it broke, and they lost the Charlie liked the idea! He Today, the anchor stands
photographed historical manufactured by Hoesch anchor and its chain.“ then contacted the Presi- both as memorial to all
landmarks for the island. Dortmund Horde, at a dent of Lago for permission seaman who have lost their
You want to make sure you foundry located in Germa- Story 2: to acquire the anchor. He lives at sea, but also as a
add this stop on your itiner- ny. “Mr. Curiel also said that was granted permission silent reminder that Seroe
ary when your visiting the at one time a small tanker and the anchor was then Colorado is part of San
south coast of Aruba. The Where did the Anchor with a Korean crew, while relocated to its present lo- Nicolas and that San Nico-
bright red anchor against Come From? lifting their anchor also lift- cation and dedicated “To las is still a vibrant and im-
the backdrop of the deep There are a number of sto- ed another anchor near All Seamen” on the occa- portant part of the island of
blue Caribbean sea and ries as to the origins of the the inner harbor. When the sion of the closing of the Aruba.
the azure blue skies, make anchor, which one do you ship asked for assistance, Lago Oil Refinery on March
a great backdrop for your think it was? (Unfortunately he went with his tugboat 31, 1985. The Best Time to Visit
vacation pictures. the mystery has never been along with a barge, to help. When your planning your
solved, so your imagination But eventually they had to Through the Years visit to the south end of the
The anchor is located at can pick which one you cut the chain and let the Through the years the An- island, you will want to in-
the entrance to Gate 6 to think it might be!) anchor go to the bottom chor was slowly weather- clude in your itinerary the
the former Lago Colony. It because they could not ing from the wind and salt. many things to see and
is on the outskirts of Seroe Story 1: untangle them. ” As time passed, sadly the do there. The anchor will
Colorado, on the south “According to Mr. Man- origin and purpose of the be just one of these stops,
east point of the island at uel M. Curiel, an ex-Lago How Did The Anchor anchor slowly faded away (keep an eye out for our fu-
the “T” junction to Baby Tug Captain, a fully laden Become a Landmark? from people’s memories. ture editions, we publish our
Beach. VLCC (Very Large Crude Sometime between 1980 recommendations!).
Depending on where you Carrier) was seeking a and 1985, three gentlemen After Charles Brouns Jr died
are staying on the island, mooring at the 15-mile an- (Mr. Wim Martinus – the on September 15, 2004, his With that being said, I have
follow the signs that in- chorage, known as Bara, Harbormaster of Aruba; friend Mr. Sam Speziale, to say, if you enjoy catch-
dicate the way to Baby on the southern part of the Mr. August Genser – the requested assistance from ing a sunrise, the anchor is
Beach. Once you reach island. This is the usual shal- ex-Division Superintendent the management of Vale- one of the best places on
the T-junction, it will be right low mooring location for of Lago’s Laboratory; and ro Aruba Refinery to help the island to catch the sun-
in front of you. ships awaiting orders, etc. Mr. Willie Davis – Owner maintain the monument. rise. But in reality, anytime
The weather was rough of Filtec at Zeewijk in San The Valero Aruba Refinery, is a good time to visit, de-
About the Anchor with strong current. The Nicolas), were having a graciously sandblasted pending on your personal
Size normal procedure is that conversation with Mr. Char- and painted the anchor schedule.q

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