Last water trick Batavia replica attracts a lot of attention: ‘Just call him Pistolen Paultje’

As if it were the Strait of Hormuz, a major naval battle will be fought this Saturday afternoon at the Markermeer. From the Lelystad rampart, the imposing 17th-century Batavia is under deafening cannon fire. There is also shooting back from the water. For the last time: the wooden replica will soon have a permanent place on land.

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