Wilhelmshaven

American  

[vil-helms-hah-fuhn] / ˈvɪl hɛlmsˌhɑ fən /

noun

1. a seaport in NW Germany, NW of Bremen, on the North Sea.

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Wilhelmshaven British  

/ vɪlhɛlmsˈhaːfən /

noun

1. a port and resort in NW Germany, in Lower Saxony: founded in 1853; was the chief German North Sea naval base until 1945; a major oil port. Pop: 84 586 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

In the wake of the war in Ukraine, the port at Wilhelmshaven has emerged as a critical hub for German efforts to break the country’s dependence on Russian energy.

From New York Times

But the situation at Wilhelmshaven is particularly acute, serving as a costly reminder of how the relics of past conflicts can complicate efforts to respond to the current one.

From New York Times

Wilhelmshaven played a prominent role during World War II as the home of one of the German Navy’s largest bases.

From New York Times

After it began, German officials moved quickly to set up gas terminals and floating L.N.G. storage tanks at Wilhelmshaven, casting aside the usual appetite for deliberation and bureaucratic processes.

From New York Times

"We will become the pumping heart of Germany by 2030," said Alexander Leonhardt, who heads the business development agency for Wilhelmshaven, which has a population of 80,000.

From Reuters