Pole Star – Luxury Motor

Pole Star – Luxury Motor

It took five years to turn the “Polestar” into a true houseboat. And no wonder, since the “Polestar” still sailed with cargo until 1998. Throughout the Netherlands, as well as to Belgium and Germany. Considering that the “Pole Star”...
Janssen 61 – Steamer

Janssen 61 – Steamer

The ‘Janssen 61 – Stoombeurtvaarder’ was named after the company for which this ship sailed: the Stoombootonderneming H. Janssen. The ship mainly sailed between Venlo, Lith and Rotterdam. That also explains the ship’s beautiful, streamlined...
Janssen 57 – Luxury Motor

Janssen 57 – Luxury Motor

No, it is not the name of the current residents. ‘Janssen’ refers to the original name of this old barge: ‘H.J. 16’. The H and J stand for Hermanus Janssen, founder of the “Steamboat Company H. Janssen” in 1877. At the time, it was...
Ebenhaëzer – Closet

Ebenhaëzer – Closet

The “Ebenhaëzer” (“So far the Lord has helped us”) was built in 1910 as a sailing box. The ship was bombed in 1942 and then converted to an engine box. Initially, that engine was a 120-hp Industry. In 1995, the current engine was installed: a...
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....