Windmill "Onrust" (Unrest) was build in 1809.
It is still in full use for drainage, and in control of the water level of the "Naardermeer". This nature reserve (680 ha / 1700 acres) with lakes and marshland is located just east of Amsterdam.
When this mighty machine works at full throttle (120 ends = 30 rpm) it pumps out 7200 m3/hr. Even so, it takes 12 hours to lower the water level 1 cm in the area. A wind force of 3 Bf (±9 kts) to 7 Bf (± 30 kts) is needed to do the job.
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