GORINCHEM, or GORCUM  , a fortified town of Holland in the province of south Holland, on the right bank of the Merwede at the confluence of the Linge, 16 m. by rail W. of Dordrecht . It is connected by the Zederik and Merwede canals with Amster-dam, and steamers ply hence in every direction . Pop . (1900) 11,987 . Gorinchem possesses several interesting old houses, and overlooking the river are some fortified gateways of the 17th century . The principal buildings are the old church of St Vincent, containing the monuments of the lords of Arkel; the town hall, a prison, custom-house, barracks and a military hospital . The charitable and benevolent institutions are numerous, and there are also a library and several learned associations . Gorinchem possesses a good harbour, and besides working in gold and silver, carries on a considerable trade in grain, hemp, cheese, potatoes, cattle and fish, the salmon fishery being noted . Woerkum, or Woudrichem, a little below the town on the left bank of the Merwede, is famous for its quaint old buildings, which are decorated with mosaics .