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plaque dedicated to "KAAP HOORN" (Cape Horn) located on a brick wall in the city of Hoorn, Netherlands
Momentplaque dedicated to "KAAP HOORN" (Cape Horn) located on a brick wall in the city of Hoorn, Netherlands. The plaque is mounted on a stone base and features a map, text in Dutch, and a logo. The text details the voyage of Jacob le Maire and Willem Cornelis Schouten in 1615, who discovered the southernmost point of South America and named it "Stad Hoorn, KAAP HOORN." It also mentions that this discovery led to a new sea route between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The environment appears to be outdoors, with a body of water and wooden decking visible in the background, suggesting a waterfront location. The foreground shows a brick walkway, and a pair of red shoes is visible at the bottom of the frame.
