Fishery in Urk

Urk (NL) is first mentioned in historical records dating to the 10th century. The important economic pillar of the village remains fishery. In the past, many lives were lost in storms on the Zuiderzee and North Sea. There is a memorial to lost fishermen on Urk, popularly known as the Urker vrouw: a statue of a woman looking out to sea, vainly awaiting the return of her husband and sons. Additionally, Urk is focused on making a connection between the existing economy and new activities such as tourism, social care, maritime industry and services.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mil)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Giclée printing quality

Dimensions: 297 x 420 mm l 11.7 x 16.5 inches

⇒ Stamped and signed with ‘R’ identification (on the back).