Queen Emma Bridge

The Queen Emma Bridge (Dutch: Koningin Emmabrug; Papiamento: Brùg di Ponton, Brùg di Punda) is a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay on Curaçao island in the Dutch Caribbean.

It was named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, who was queen consort of the Netherlands during its construction.

On the opposite end from the hinge is a small shelter where an operator controls two diesel engines turning propellers.

The lighting arches were installed in 1955, to celebrate the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard.

When the bridge swings open, two ferries spring into action to bring pedestrians across the water.

1947, before the lighting, and showing the operator cabin