Forgotten History
Fort of Stabroek
Stabroek, Belgium
The Fort of Stabroek dates from 1902. It is one of a ring of forts surrounding Antwerp, built after the city had been identified as Belgium's National redoubt (final stronghold) to which the army and government could retreat and await allied intervention in the event of military attack from abroad. It is constructed of reinforced concrete with a trapezoidal footprint, and surrounded by a moat, which here forms a part of the Antitank canal constructed between 1937 and 1939. Together with the Fort of Sint-Katelijne-Waver (to the south of the city) the Fort of Stabroek was one of the first two "armoured forts" in Antwerp, intended to withstand shells of up to 22 cm.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Stabroek, Belgium
- Coordinates
- 51.34222, 4.35278
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2513106
What is Fort of Stabroek?
Fort of Stabroek is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Kapel van de Hagelberg, Kasteel Ravenhof, Kasteel Reigershof, Buitenmolen, Berendrecht.
Where is Fort of Stabroek?
Fort of Stabroek is in Stabroek, Belgium. Coordinates: 51.34222, 4.35278.
How do I get to Fort of Stabroek?
Fort of Stabroek is at Stabroek, Belgium (51.34222, 4.35278). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.