De Schoolmeester, Westzaan
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De Schoolmeester is a smock mill in Westzaan, Netherlands which is maintained in full working order. It is the only wind powered paper mill in the world.[1] The mill is listed as Rijksmonument number 40013.[2]
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De Schoolmeester | |
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Origin | |
Mill name | De Schoolmeester |
Mill location | Guispad 3, 1551SX, Westzaan, Netherlands |
Coordinates | 52.468611°N 4.788611°E / 52.468611; 4.788611 |
Operator(s) | Vereniging De Zaansche Molen |
Year built | 1692 |
Information | |
Purpose | Paper mill |
Type | Smock mill |
Storeys | Three-storey smock |
Base storeys | Two-storey base |
Smock sides | Six-sided smock |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Cast iron |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Auxiliary power | Steam engine, later replaced by a gas engine, then a diesel engine then an electric motor. |
Other information | Only remaining wind powered paper mill in the world |
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