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Actief (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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8 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2008

Admiraal Tromp (London, United Kingdom)


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5 files, last one added on Nov 05, 2008

Alvracht 3 (London, United Kingdom)


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The Alvracht 3 is moored in Brentford, London.

Dimensions: 38.65m x 4.98m x 1.85m, 202 ton.
Built: 1921
Shipyard: Paans-Rodevaart
Engine: Bolnes 3 cyl. 150hp
Registration: 3978 B 1929 Rotterdam
Europa N°: 2303978

23 files, last one added on Dec 22, 2008

Anna Dora (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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1 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2008

Anna Maria V (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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The Anna Maria V is used as a charter ship in and around Amsterdam.

Dimensions: 33,43m x 5,04m (original: 26,5m x 5,04m)
Built: 1929
Shipyard: Volharding in Stavoren
Engine: Deutz 127hp
Europa N°: 2001066

3 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2008

Arjo (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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1 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2008

Aurora (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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2 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2008

Avanti (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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1 files, last one added on Nov 09, 2008

Avontuur (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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3 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2008

Courage (London, United Kingdom)


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1 files, last one added on Nov 05, 2008

De Pijl (Bruges, Belgium)


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15 files, last one added on Nov 05, 2008

Jan Tempelaars (?, The Netherlands)



Built: 1926
Dimensions: 33,57m x 5,09m
Engine: Ricaro Storck 140pk

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Jonge Jan (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)


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5 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2008

Kaya (Amsterdam, The Netherlarlands)


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7 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2008

Labor Vincit (Amterdam, The Netherlands)


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8 files, last one added on Nov 06, 2008

Luctor (Ghent, Belgium)


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14 files, last one added on Nov 05, 2008

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Last additions - Barges: Luxe Motors
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Deck with entrance to the front accommodation31 viewsDec 22, 2008
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The bow of te Alvracht. Her boeisel has been raised and is no longer original37 viewsDec 22, 2008
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Bollard welded to the tank.32 viewsDec 22, 2008
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