De Eendracht, Kimswerd

De Eendracht, Kimswerd
De Eendracht, September 2008.
Origin
Mill nameDe Eendracht
Mill locationDijksterbuorren 2, 8821 LA Kimswerd
Coordinates53°08′04″N 5°25′37″E / 53.13444°N 5.42694°E / 53.13444; 5.42694
Operator(s)Stichting De Fryske Mole
Year built1872
Information
PurposeDrainage mill
TypeSmock mill
StoreysTwo-storey smock
Base storeysSingle-storey base
No. of sailsFour sails
Type of sailsTwo Common sails, two Patent sails with Dekkerised leading edges
WindshaftWood
WindingTailpole and winch
Auxiliary powerDiesel engine
Type of pumpArchimedes' screw

De Eendracht (Dutch pronunciation: [ ˈʔeːndrɑxt]; English: The Unity) is a smock mill in Kimswerd, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1872. The mill has been restored to working order. The mill is officially designated as being held in reserve for use in times of emergency. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 39358.