The story
Founded by Johannes Franciscus Wijsmuller in 1906.1
Private company
Bureau Wijsmuller
Bureau Wijsmuller is a former Dutch shipping and salvage company based in IJmuiden, founded in 1906.1 It was founded by Johannes Franciscus Wijsmuller.1 It ceased to exist in 2001.1
Bureau Wijsmuller was een Nederlandse rederij die actief was in de sleepvaart en de berging. De rederij werd gesticht in 1906, overgenomen in 1939 en heropgericht in 1948. In 2001 werd het bedrijf overgenomen door Mærsk en voortgezet onder de naam Svitzer Amsterdam. Svitzer werd in 2024 door Mærsk verzelfstandigd en kreeg eigen beursnotering.2 From the Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1906Founded1
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Leadership
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Timeline
Links
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- WikidataQ3984823
Sources
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- 1WikidataBureau Wijsmuller on Wikidata
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsBureau Wijsmuller photo by Rob Croes / Anefo, CC0