The first Dutch fort on the island of Ambon, called 'Kasteel van Verre', was built close to Hila, in the village of Hatoenoekoe. The inhabitants of Hila helped the Dutch to build the fort, which was completed in 1600. They hoped that the Company would be able to offer resistance to the aggressive trading activities of the Portuguese. Later in the 17th century, the Company built 'Fort Amsterdam' in Hila.
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Map of the island of Ambon
Hondt, Pierre d' / Schley, Jacobus van der
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View of Amboina and maps of the forts of Hila, Larike and Seyt
Vingboons, Johannes
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Map of the island of Ambon
Vingboons, Johannes
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Map of the island of Ambon
Vingboons, Johannes
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Bird's eye view of the island of Ambon
Anoniem / Anonymous
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Map of the island of Ambon
Anoniem / Anonymous
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Map of Amboina and South Ceram
Elias, P.
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Map of Boero, Ambon and part of Ceram
Haas, Matthijs de
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Map of Ceram, Boura, Amboina and adjacent islands
Graaff, Isaac de
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Map showing several Moluccan islands and a view of Seram
Baarsel, C. van / Zeelander, A.L.
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Three perspectives of the island Ambon
Ottens, Frederik / Baarsel, C. van