History
The port of Rotterdam has a long history, stretching back into the 14th-century. As the city of Rotterdam has developed from a small town into a major harbour city, the port has expanded. In earlier centuries, docks were built on the banks of the Nieuwe Maas river. In the 19th century, connections between Rotterdam and the North Sea were poor, with a large estuary/delta area with many small waterways between them. Ships had to sail around the island of Voorne-Putten to go out to sea. This could take several days or even weeks.
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