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Gazing at the Bassin de Batelage-Schippersdok, can you envision its bustling past? This seemingly tranquil waterway, nestled between the Boulevard Paepsem bridge and the Rue Pierre Marchant bridge, once pulsed with activity. The Bassin de Batelage-Schippersdok played a vital role in Brussels’ industrial history. It served as a crucial link for transporting goods. The Quai de Biestebroeck flanks its left side, while the Digue du Canal borders its right. Originally part of the old Willebroeck Canal, the Bassin de Batelage-Schippersdok was carved out in 1911-1912 when the canal shifted westward. Imagine the barges laden with cargo, navigating these waters. The nearby Quai du Batelage, a small curved road, provided access to this vital waterway. This quay, named in 1912, connected the Allée Verte to the Quai de Willebroeck. The basin, later renamed Auguste Gobert in 1929, was filled in the early 1950s. An unfortunate decision perhaps, as it made way for a short-lived heliport (1953-1966). The area has seen many transformations, from a bustling port to a landing pad for helicopters, to the peaceful green space we see today. The Bassin de Batelage-Schippersdok may no longer echo with the sounds of commerce, but its legacy remains, etched in the contours of the land and the stories of Brussels.

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