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The Watergeus in Oostkamp where the old yard used to be3 views
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The Ada van Holland moored for the winter in Edam. Her bow is not a typical one, you would expect for sailing0 views
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A typical Luxe motor bow, the Alvracht 3 on her tidal mooring in Brentford35 views
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The bow of te Alvracht. Her boeisel has been raised and is no longer original37 views
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View of the bow of the Anna. The davit on the front deck was often used for the anchor. She is still a very traditional looking ship.2 views
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The Belgian flag painted on the bow2 views
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Anchro winch, bow rudder and spare propellor on the fore deck of the Arylo1 views
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The remains of the bow rudder just behind the anchor winch9 views
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The bow rudder on the deck of the Deus Juvat7 views
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The bow rudder of the Fernanda, seen from underneath9 views
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Bow rudder between the anchor winch and the entrance to the front accommodation aboard the Sermar6 views
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The Dutch flag painted on the boeisel of the Dieudonne10 views
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