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Boeing E-3 & RC-135 at Curacao
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-05-05 01:13:07]]>

Boeing E-3 & RC-135 at Curacao
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-05-05 01:13:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-and-rc-135-at-curacao/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-and-rc-135-at-curacao/ Sun, 05 May 2013 01:13:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-e-3-and-rc-135-at-curacao/ 12.18792900 -68.96710100

Moored HSC HSS Discovery, formerly Stena Discovery
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-08 06:06:01
HSS Discovery is a high-speed ferry owned by Albamar Shipping Company. It is a member of the HSS 1500 class of high-speed ferries built for and designed by Stena Line from 1996 onwards.

The vessel was previously named Stena Discovery and operated for Stena Line between Harwich International Port, in the United Kingdom and Hoek van Holland, in The Netherlands.]]>

Moored HSC HSS Discovery, formerly Stena Discovery
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By: Dania
@ 2013-01-08 06:06:01
HSS Discovery is a high-speed ferry owned by Albamar Shipping Company. It is a member of the HSS 1500 class of high-speed ferries built for and designed by Stena Line from 1996 onwards.

The vessel was previously named Stena Discovery and operated for Stena Line between Harwich International Port, in the United Kingdom and Hoek van Holland, in The Netherlands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moored-hsc-hss-discovery-formerly-stena-discovery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moored-hsc-hss-discovery-formerly-stena-discovery/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:06:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moored-hsc-hss-discovery-formerly-stena-discovery/ 12.07239000 -68.86355600

Drydock
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-03 04:53:56]]>

Drydock
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-03 04:53:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/drydock-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/drydock-8/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:53:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/drydock-8/ 12.12239300 -68.91640400

Plaza Hotel Curaçao (tallest building in Netherlands Antilles)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-21 18:29:20
By Ben Smit]]>

Plaza Hotel Curaçao (tallest building in Netherlands Antilles)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-11-21 18:29:20
By Ben Smit]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plaza-hotel-cura-ao-tallest-building-in-netherlands-antilles/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plaza-hotel-cura-ao-tallest-building-in-netherlands-antilles/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:29:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plaza-hotel-cura-ao-tallest-building-in-netherlands-antilles/ 12.10444200 -68.93426300

Superyacht Mirabella V
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By: boris_the_spider
@ 2011-07-23 03:22:06
At a length of 75.22 meters (247 ft) Mirabella V is the largest sloop of the world. Owned by Joe Vittoria so far the yacht was recently sold to an unknown private owner.

She was captured anchored off Simpson Bay (Feb 2011 imagery).]]>

Superyacht Mirabella V
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By: boris_the_spider
@ 2011-07-23 03:22:06
At a length of 75.22 meters (247 ft) Mirabella V is the largest sloop of the world. Owned by Joe Vittoria so far the yacht was recently sold to an unknown private owner.

She was captured anchored off Simpson Bay (Feb 2011 imagery).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/superyacht-mirabella-v-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/superyacht-mirabella-v-1/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:22:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/superyacht-mirabella-v-1/ 18.03066600 -63.10565400

Google founder Larry Page's superyacht "Senses"
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By: boris_the_spider
@ 2011-07-23 03:13:26
Berthed at Isle del Sol Marina, Simpson Bay.]]>

Google founder Larry Page's superyacht "Senses"
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By: boris_the_spider
@ 2011-07-23 03:13:26
Berthed at Isle del Sol Marina, Simpson Bay.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-founder-larry-pages-superyacht-senses/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-founder-larry-pages-superyacht-senses/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:13:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/google-founder-larry-pages-superyacht-senses/ 18.03593000 -63.09226400

Roman Abramovich's "Eclipse"
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By: boris_the_spider
@ 2011-07-22 01:31:40
First aerial image of the world's biggest superyacht. It was captured cruising off St. Martin. At the moment the image is only visible in Google Maps' earth mode and in Google Earth (image dated Feb 28th 2011).]]>

Roman Abramovich's "Eclipse"
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By: boris_the_spider
@ 2011-07-22 01:31:40
First aerial image of the world's biggest superyacht. It was captured cruising off St. Martin. At the moment the image is only visible in Google Maps' earth mode and in Google Earth (image dated Feb 28th 2011).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-abramovichs-eclipse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-abramovichs-eclipse/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:31:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-abramovichs-eclipse/ 18.01246000 -63.09588800

Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao) Lighthouse
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-22 13:53:27
1850 (rebuilt in 1879 and again in 1913). Reactivated; focal plane 25 m (82 ft); two white flashes every 15 s. 20 m (66 ft) round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, connected to two ruined 2-story keepers houses. The lighthouse is white with a rusty red lantern; the keeper's houses are red. Previously abandoned and still endangered, this historic lighthouse was nonetheless reactivated with a solar-powered LED beacon in the restoration of Curaçao's aids to navigation. Recent photos show the keeper's houses to be crumbling rapidly. The barren island of Klein Curaçao is located 11 km (7 mi) off the southeastern tip of Curaçao. Located at the center of the island. Accessible only by boat.]]>

Klein Curaçao (Little Curaçao) Lighthouse
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-22 13:53:27
1850 (rebuilt in 1879 and again in 1913). Reactivated; focal plane 25 m (82 ft); two white flashes every 15 s. 20 m (66 ft) round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, connected to two ruined 2-story keepers houses. The lighthouse is white with a rusty red lantern; the keeper's houses are red. Previously abandoned and still endangered, this historic lighthouse was nonetheless reactivated with a solar-powered LED beacon in the restoration of Curaçao's aids to navigation. Recent photos show the keeper's houses to be crumbling rapidly. The barren island of Klein Curaçao is located 11 km (7 mi) off the southeastern tip of Curaçao. Located at the center of the island. Accessible only by boat.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/klein-cura-ao-little-cura-ao-lighthouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/klein-cura-ao-little-cura-ao-lighthouse/ Sun, 22 May 2011 13:53:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/klein-cura-ao-little-cura-ao-lighthouse/ 11.98980500 -68.64323300

Lacre Punt Light
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-21 19:46:21
Date unknown (station established 1837). Active; focal plane 23 m (75 ft); white flash every 9 s. 21 m (69 ft) round cylindrical masonry tower with gallery; lantern removed; solar-powered beacon mounted on the gallery. Lighthouse painted white with four narrow vertical red stripes. 1-story keeper's house in ruins.]]>

Lacre Punt Light
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-21 19:46:21
Date unknown (station established 1837). Active; focal plane 23 m (75 ft); white flash every 9 s. 21 m (69 ft) round cylindrical masonry tower with gallery; lantern removed; solar-powered beacon mounted on the gallery. Lighthouse painted white with four narrow vertical red stripes. 1-story keeper's house in ruins.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lacre-punt-light/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lacre-punt-light/ Sat, 21 May 2011 19:46:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lacre-punt-light/ 12.02823700 -68.23728000

Christoffelberg (highest point of Curaçao)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-03-25 18:10:47
The Christoffelberg, also known as Mt Christoffel or Mt St Christoffel, named after the explorer Christopher Columbus, is the highest point on Curaçao. The Christoffelberg is 375 meters (1,230 ft) high and lies in the reserved wildlife park, Curaçao Christoffelpark, which can be explored by car, bike, horse, or on foot using several trails that have been laid out for this purpose.]]>

Christoffelberg (highest point of Curaçao)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-03-25 18:10:47
The Christoffelberg, also known as Mt Christoffel or Mt St Christoffel, named after the explorer Christopher Columbus, is the highest point on Curaçao. The Christoffelberg is 375 meters (1,230 ft) high and lies in the reserved wildlife park, Curaçao Christoffelpark, which can be explored by car, bike, horse, or on foot using several trails that have been laid out for this purpose.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christoffelberg-highest-point-of-cura-ao/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christoffelberg-highest-point-of-cura-ao/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:10:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christoffelberg-highest-point-of-cura-ao/ 12.33726508 -69.12157368

Cactus Airfield
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-25 11:03:15]]>

Cactus Airfield
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-25 11:03:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cactus-airfield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cactus-airfield/ Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:03:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cactus-airfield/ 12.17019300 -68.85485300

Curaçao Sea Aquarium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-08 12:31:47]]>

Curaçao Sea Aquarium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-08 12:31:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cura-ao-sea-aquarium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cura-ao-sea-aquarium/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:31:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cura-ao-sea-aquarium/ 12.08402500 -68.89606900

Queen Emma Bridge
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-01 14:57:13]]>

Queen Emma Bridge
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-01 14:57:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/queen-emma-bridge/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/queen-emma-bridge/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:57:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/queen-emma-bridge/ 12.10606300 -68.93550200

Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) (world’s shortest commercial runway)
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-08-18 16:16:03
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (IATA code SAB) is the only airport on the Caribbean island of Saba, in the Netherlands Antilles. It is well known among experienced fliers for the way in which airplanes must approach or take off from the airport.

Yrausquin Airport covers a relatively large portion of the small island of Saba. Some aviation experts are of the general opinion that the airport is one of the most dangerous in the world, despite the fact that no major tragedies have happened at the facility. The airport's sole runway is marked with an X at each end, to indicate to commercial pilots that the airport is closed for commercial aviation.

The danger arises from the airport's physical position. It is flanked on one side by high hills, and on the other side and at both ends of the runway by cliffs dropping into the sea. This creates the possibility that an airplane might overshoot the runway during landing or takeoff and end up in the sea or on the cliffs.

Despite the fact that the airport is marked as a non-commercial facility, airlines are able to land there by obtaining waivers from the Netherlands Antilles' Civil Aviation Authority.

Yrausquin Airport can be seen from some places in Saint Martin.]]>

Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) (world’s shortest commercial runway)
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-08-18 16:16:03
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (IATA code SAB) is the only airport on the Caribbean island of Saba, in the Netherlands Antilles. It is well known among experienced fliers for the way in which airplanes must approach or take off from the airport.

Yrausquin Airport covers a relatively large portion of the small island of Saba. Some aviation experts are of the general opinion that the airport is one of the most dangerous in the world, despite the fact that no major tragedies have happened at the facility. The airport's sole runway is marked with an X at each end, to indicate to commercial pilots that the airport is closed for commercial aviation.

The danger arises from the airport's physical position. It is flanked on one side by high hills, and on the other side and at both ends of the runway by cliffs dropping into the sea. This creates the possibility that an airplane might overshoot the runway during landing or takeoff and end up in the sea or on the cliffs.

Despite the fact that the airport is marked as a non-commercial facility, airlines are able to land there by obtaining waivers from the Netherlands Antilles' Civil Aviation Authority.

Yrausquin Airport can be seen from some places in Saint Martin.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/juancho-e-yrausquin-airport-sab-world-s-shortest-commercial-runway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/juancho-e-yrausquin-airport-sab-world-s-shortest-commercial-runway/ Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:16:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/juancho-e-yrausquin-airport-sab-world-s-shortest-commercial-runway/ 17.64509600 -63.22034200

Cruise ship in Saint Martin
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2006-07-05 15:13:53]]>

Cruise ship in Saint Martin
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2006-07-05 15:13:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cruise-ship-in-saint-martin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cruise-ship-in-saint-martin/ Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:13:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cruise-ship-in-saint-martin/ 18.01159000 -63.04581600

Flamingo Int'l Airport (BON/TNCB)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-22 14:50:54]]>

Flamingo Int'l Airport (BON/TNCB)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-22 14:50:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/flamingo-intl-airport-bon-tncb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/flamingo-intl-airport-bon-tncb/ Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:50:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/flamingo-intl-airport-bon-tncb/ 12.13152100 -68.27847900

F D Roosevelt Airport
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-22 14:41:10
St. Eustatius Island]]>

F D Roosevelt Airport
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-22 14:41:10
St. Eustatius Island]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-d-roosevelt-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-d-roosevelt-airport/ Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:41:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-d-roosevelt-airport/ 17.49397700 -62.98102000

Saint Maarten - Princess Juliana Airport (SXM/TNCM)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-22 14:27:46]]>

Saint Maarten - Princess Juliana Airport (SXM/TNCM)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-22 14:27:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saint-maarten-princess-juliana-airport-sxm-tncm/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saint-maarten-princess-juliana-airport-sxm-tncm/ Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:27:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saint-maarten-princess-juliana-airport-sxm-tncm/ 18.04185000 -63.10800100

Curacao - Hato Airport (CUR/TNCC)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-21 13:41:57]]>

Curacao - Hato Airport (CUR/TNCC)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-21 13:41:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/curacao-hato-airport-cur-tncc/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/curacao-hato-airport-cur-tncc/ Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:41:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/curacao-hato-airport-cur-tncc/ 12.18746000 -68.96025900

St. Martin
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By: nic
@ 2005-12-09 23:54:04
Note the this island is split in two -- the French side is part of Guadeloupe]]>

St. Martin
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By: nic
@ 2005-12-09 23:54:04
Note the this island is split in two -- the French side is part of Guadeloupe]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-martin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-martin/ Fri, 09 Dec 2005 23:54:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-martin/ 18.06476000 -63.05294000

Salt Collection Ponds on Bonaire
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 14:15:00]]>

Salt Collection Ponds on Bonaire
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-11-16 14:15:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salt-collection-ponds-on-bonaire/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salt-collection-ponds-on-bonaire/ Wed, 16 Nov 2005 14:15:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salt-collection-ponds-on-bonaire/ 12.07054100 -68.26372100

Maho Beach
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By: zoidberg
@ 2005-11-15 07:05:30
Check out airliners.net for some cool pictures of planes landing over this beach.]]>

Maho Beach
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By: zoidberg
@ 2005-11-15 07:05:30
Check out airliners.net for some cool pictures of planes landing over this beach.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maho-beach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maho-beach/ Tue, 15 Nov 2005 07:05:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maho-beach/ 18.04321700 -63.11963100