High above the rooftops of the Korte Tolstraat, a golden ship stands proudly, one of the most remarkable and charming details of the Zaltbommel city skyline. The golden ship is a weather vane or ornament that symbolises the rich trading history of the city. Ships were the lifeblood of the city during the Hanseatic era: goods were transported to and from the city via the Waal, determining the prosperity of Zaltbommel. The golden ship on the roof is a gleaming reminder of the golden age of the Hanseatic city.