Orion Filmfabriek

Reportage about the state funeral of the Gouverneur General in the Dutch East Indies, J.B. van Heutsz.

Commemoration of the statesman Hugo de Groot at Loevestein Castle. Arrival of the mayor and a group of invited guests at the castle. Images of Hugo de Groot.

Broadcast from Delfshaven of the solemn commemoration of the fact that 300 years ago Piet Hein captured the Spanish Silver Fleet. Drummers and pipers of the Navy playing marching music proceed to the statue of Piet Hein. There, the commander salutes the musicians and marines from his podium.