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The hold is closed. Portholes were already prepared and painted with primer.4 views
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The Watergeus, a mont later she was completely repainted.1 views
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The Watergeus before she was repainted.1 views
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The Belgian flag painted on the bow2 views
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In Sluiskil with her new back accommodation, windows already mounted and painted.3 views
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The Dutch flag painted on the boeisel of the Dieudonne10 views
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Notice how far I could paint with tar when she was in the water. Also notice the marks of the waterline12 views
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Notice how far I could paint with tar when she was in the water. Also notice the marks of the waterline11 views
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The Kent during the event Oostende voor Anker 2005, the hull was freshly painted.1 views
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Painting of the Kent, a souvenir card from the ship1 views
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Marie-Galante moored next to the Watergeus. My den was still painted in grey.1 views
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Wheelhouse before painting it black4 views
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