Through Grace – IJsselaak

Through Grace – IJsselaak

The “Door Gunst Verkregen” launched as “Eben Haeser” (“So far the Lord has helped us”) and in 1930 was even involved in the filling of Rotterdam’s Coolsingel – right around the corner here. As a sand ship, it served...
Dieu Donné – Luxury Motorbike

Dieu Donné – Luxury Motorbike

Our story began with the desire to create a unique and personal living experience in the vibrant center of Rotterdam. Unexpectedly, we chose life on a boat, which changed our lives forever. When we came across this charming boat, we knew we could make this our home....
De Goede Gunst – Frisian Zeetjalk

De Goede Gunst – Frisian Zeetjalk

This ship lives up to its name. Indeed, according to tradition, the father of the first owners gave the ship to his two sons as a gift. And a sea barge was definitely a great and expensive gift at the end of the nineteenth century! Another special thing about the...
Damsterdiep – Luxury Motorbike

Damsterdiep – Luxury Motorbike

Perhaps the most beautiful thing about the “Damsterdiep” you don’t see on the outside at all. Namely, that is the single-cylinder Brons engine of up to 25 hp. This engine has been in the ship since 1925. That engine was also a major reason for the...
Cuba – Spits

Cuba – Spits

Originally named “Cuba,” this spitship has always been owned by one skipper’s family in its sailing existence. The “Cuba” carried cargo through Belgium, the Netherlands and France. The main bulk consisted of tree trunks. In 1998, the...
Veinard – Striker

Veinard – Striker

“Everything.” That is the short but powerful answer of the owner of the “Veinard” when asked what she has done to the ship. When she bought it, it was in a dilapidated state and had nothing on board. She has been working on it for about fifteen...