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The story of the Luxe Motor MS Watergeus and how to convert a Dutch barge into a houseboat

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The Watergeus is my home. It's an old Dutch Luxe Motor, build in 1929.
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All photos are taken by Frederic Logghe, unless otherwise mentioned. If you like a picture in higher quality, send me a mail. Any information on the vessels in the lists of houseboats are welcome!
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1. WatergeusPictures of the Watergeus during the years
Old pictures
7 64
Conversion
EventsPictures of the events where the Watergeus participated
4 62
MooringsPictures from the moorings and other ships in the same dock as te Watergeus. Pictures taken in Sluiskil and Bruges. Also pictures from ships moored next to the Watergeus.
Fleet of water supply ships in TerneuzenOther ships that joined the Watergeus in her activities
3 72
4. HouseboatsCollection of photos from houseboats.
1 98
Barges: Baquets de Charleroi
2 25
Barges: Hagenaars
9 72
Barges: Humber Keels
15 38
Barges: Klipperaken, Friese & Hollandse klippers
51 302
Barges: Katwijkers and other Motorbeurtschepen
35 156
Barges: Luxe Motors
26 147
Barges: Maatkasten
12 159
Barges: Spits barges
5 7
Barges: Steilstevens
14 58
Barges: Tjalken
Other: Cement pump ships
1 31
Other: Ferries
1 2
Other: Minesweepers
4 46
Tugs: Amsterdammers
10 52
Tugs: Motor tugs
25 110
5. Canals & waterwaysPictures taken on journeys along the canals and waterways in Europe.
France
1 0
6. Complete storiesA set of pictures telling a whole story, such as a yard visit, a trip on a canal, etc...
Sailing down 'les 9 écluses' with the Santa Maria on the Canal du MidiSailing down 'les 9 écluses' with the Santa Maria on the Canal du Midi. These are 9 locks following each other over a short distance. The Santa Maria is a touris ship built in 1905.
2 96
Sailing trips
2 25
7. Ship parts, ideas and other items
Navigation equipment
1 4
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