Queen Emma Bridge

Local nameQueen Emma Bridge
LocationOtrobanda, Willemstad, Curaçao

The Queen Emma Bridge is a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay in Curaçao. It connects the Punda and Otrobanda quarters of the capital city, Willemstad. It was named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, who was queen consort of the Netherlands during its construction. The bridge is hinged and opens regularly to enable the passage of oceangoing vessels. On the opposite end from the hinge is a small shelter where an operator controls two diesel engines turning propellers. The propellers are mounted perpendicular to the length of the bridge and allow it to swing parallel to the shore. The process only takes a few minutes to complete.

The bridge in 1955

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Emma_Bridge

Address Curaçao

Coordinates 12°6'22.244" N -68°56'7.147" E

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