Dethmer Island seen from Damsterdiep
Dethmerseiland is a neighborhood in Delfzijl. The neighborhood is located in the district of Delfzijl-West. The neighborhood thanks its name to the farm that stood there; This was from the farmer W.J. Dethmers (Farmer: 1798-1838).
The neighborhood is located on an island in Damsterdiep and is connected to the mainland in the northwest by means of a narrow dam. In fact, it is a peninsula, though it is artificial. The island originated because a meander in the Delf River was cut off when it was channeled. During the siege of Delfzijl (1813-1814) a French post office was located on the Dethmer Island. On Tuesday, November 30, 1813, the enemy's Dethmer farm will be burned by the enemy during the siege and burned completely. Refurbished next year, but burned down on November 18, 1823.
On the southeast side is a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. The district was built in the 70's. The building is from that period but also more recent and consists mainly of detached houses. Old and New
The island is also called Old and New (New and New). Old topographic maps have the name Oldenij. In 1839 was spoken of the Oldenij or Oudenie. Probably it is a transformation of an older water name * Olde Ee or * Ol 'IJ. As early as 1460, a hueswere (farmyard) in Tuikwerd was bought by Ee. Compare the name as well: Old Ace. Also see 53° 19′ NB, 6° 54′ OL
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