About Maarten Platje

Since his youth, the Dutch landscape with its waterways and ships were subjects of his drawings and paintings. His hometown of Rotterdam and later a village near Den Helder (naval base) played an important role in this. His recognition as a talent followed soon. During an exhibition of marine painters in Den Helder, his entry was awarded a 1st prize.

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Midwinter Departure
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Midwinter Departure

The SS Unites States represents the absolute pinnacle of American maritime engineering and 1950s luxury. Built in 1952 w…
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Minehunters Alkmaar-class

The Alkmaar-class minehunters represent a milestone in naval architecture and international maritime defense. Built betw…
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The Four Days Battle, June 11 1666

On 11st June 1666 (English calendar) during the second Anglo-Dutch War, a large but outnumbered English Fleet engaged th…
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