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Wilhelmshaven

American

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

noun

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

Wilhelmshaven British

/ vɪlhɛlmsˈhaːfən /

noun

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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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 • Aug. 1, 2023

Oppitz said that other firms are assessing the opportunities Wilhelmshaven offers, with clean hydrogen primarily needed by refineries, chemicals, fertilisers and metals makers while industry might welcome carbon storage options.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

The LNG platform at Wilhelmshaven is one of three set to be completed by early this year.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

“When we said that, for example, such a terminal should be built here in Wilhelmshaven this year already, many said that’s never possible, that would never succeed,” the chancellor said at Saturday’s ceremony.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2022

Shipbuilding is an important industry, especially at Wilhelmshaven, Papenburg, Leer, Stade and Harburg; and at M�nden river-barges are built.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

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