Jan Blanken Dry Dock

"I'd never thought that I would recommend people to go to Hellevoetsluis (I grew up there), but I must admit it is home to a very special harbour. The "droogdok" (dry dock) here is quite unique: ships can be hauled into an enclosed area for repairs. After closing the locke, the water is drained so the ship appears to be on dry land. As Hellevoetsluis used to be an important marine base, it only made sense to equip it with a next level 'boat garage' for repairs. Brielle is not too far from Hellevoetsluis and also has a rich history. Brielle played a pivotal role in the independence of The Netherlands in the 16th century, after it was occupied by Spain. Brielle is a really cute town that still celebrates its victory over the Spanish every year on the 1st of April."