Until after World War II (1939–45) the canal was bordered almost exclusively by warehouses and factories.

321), which carries Galgenstraat from the island across to Nieuwe Teertuinen on the mainland, from where it continues as Sloterdijkstraat.

During the third expansion of 1610–15 port capacity was increased by building the Nieuwe Waal to the west of the city.

The Nieuwe Waal was only deep enough for ships at a considerable distance from the Haarlemmerdijk sea wall, so the shallower area closer to shore was used for three artificial islands.

[2] The Sloterdijkerbrug, a bridge, was built over the Prinseneilandsgracht to give access to Nieuwe Teertuinen.