Along the frayed fault line between the city and port lies a raw and rusty area. For many Antwerp residents, this represents a blind spot on the map. However, this area oozes history linked to the once bustling in-city port. Nine dry docks, two workshops for ship restorers, a pump house (which is a protected monument) ... Ships came and went and landed in the dry dock for repairs. Until early 2018 ...
Now, historical vessels are usually the only visitors. The MAS' vessel collection moved from the Scheldt quays and found a new home at the museum's site. The collection is treasured and lovingly maintained. Various foundations restore their heritage ship there: the oldest remaining Belgian Icelandic fishing vesselFrançois Musin, the wooden minesweeper Oudenaarde, the lightship West-Hinder and others.
Stormkop organises activities for school children and family visits. From time to time, we also invite visitors during special events.
