Baasrode

Shipping Museum Baasrode
In the 15th century Baasrode was a very active trade centre along the Scheldt where boats from Antwerp moored on a daily basis. This coming and going of sailboats resulted in a significant shipbulding industry developing locally.
In the 19th century the shipbuilding industry reached its peak in Baasrode. In 1972 the last new boat was launched and in 1986 the last shipyard finally closed its doors. In the Shipping Museum, you will find an overview of what happened in shipyards, with old tools, models and plans of the boats that were built there.
Behind the museum the shipyard can still be seen as it was left on the last day. This unique shipyard was purchased by the provincial administration of East Flanders, which is to restore it over time.
Practical: The Shipping Museum is open every Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. From April to October also on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is €4. Children under 12 year € 2. Groups is € 2,50 p.p. A tour with guide is €50.
Information: Shipyard: Provincial Administration of East Flanders, Building section, 1 Gouvernementstraat, 9000 Ghent, tel. 0032-9 267 76 44.
Shipping Museum, 137 Sint-Ursmarusstraat, 9200 Baasrode, tel. 0032-52 33 34 26,
E-mail: info@scheepvaartmuseumbaasrode.be.