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New ‘sustainable’ ferry service on River Scheldt in Antwerp
The ‘Marnix van Sint-Aldegonde’ was baptized by godmother Erika Caluwaerts, counselor and local Open Vld politician. She wished the crew a safe journey /agentschapmdk.be
On Tuesday, Antwerp has officially inaugurated the new ferry connection between the left and right banks of the river Scheldt. The ‘Marnix van Sint-Aldegonde’, as the boat is called, replaces the 90-year old ‘Simon Stevin’ and is far more sustainable. The name refers to Philips de Marnix (1540 – 1598), Lord of Saint Aldegondis, writer,
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