Willemstad. Curacao.

Had my 21st there while working on the "Corinthic". Gees thats a bloody long time ago

Hi,
Glad it brings back a few memories,last time I was there,was 1957 on the Rangitoto.
cheers.

been in and out there a few times with Shell..Mad House first stop, wrangler jeans and a feed?

This is pre 1974 as the Anna bridge is not appearing here. I lived there in the 70's and enjoyed the stay.
Jan

Hi,
The postcard is old, I purchased it in the late fifties.
cheers.

Don't fancy driving over that bridge....................

Bison

Yes Bison, agree!!
It appears to be busted!!
Anybody know what gives?
Regards,
David D.

This is the so called "swinging bridge" or "pontoon bridge" which only opens when seagoing vessels pass through.
It used to take car traffic however since early 70's it is only for pedestrians.
Only one exception in February, the day the carnival parade has to get through.
The moment the bridge opens then some ferries come into action.
This "pontoon bridge" is well maintained as it is taken out of commission every 10 years for a full blast and repaint at the dockyard.

The new Anna bridge has been put into place whcich shortens the connection between Punda and Otrabanda, but you can still drive around the bay.
Jan
p.s. various other threads mention Curacao.

the three queens ? terry musicman

The new bridge name must be Koningin Juliana bridge, not Anna

I was there between 1960 -1965 lots of times.