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What role did the Willem III Tower serve in Oranjestad?
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The Willem III Tower, added to Fort Zoutman in 1868, served two primary functions in Oranjestad:
- Public Timekeeping: It functioned as Aruba’s first public clock.1
- Navigation: The tower was equipped with a spire and a petrol lamp, which acted as a lighthouse to help guide ships and boats near the Aruban coast.1