MBT Tholen hoogaars TH64 (1907) - Building Drawing Scale 1 : 20 (10.03.005)

The Tholen hoogaars TH64 is a type of traditional sea fishing boat from the village of Tholen in Zeeland, Netherlands. This type of vessel is typical of the hoogaars, a kind of flat-bottomed boat often used for fishing in the waters of Zeeland. The TH64 is a specific example of this type, built in 1907.

The hoogaars is known for its robust and stable design, which made it an excellent choice for the rough waters of the North Sea and nearby sea areas. The Tholen hoogaars often had a characteristic long, sharp bow and a high, narrow stern, which made the vessel both fast and manoeuvrable in the waters of Zeeland.

These vessels were primarily used for sea fishing, and the TH64 is a good example of the craftsmanship involved in building this type of boat. The number TH64 indicates that it was a registered fishing boat from Tholen, with the specific registration number 64.

The Tholen hoogaars were particularly known for their sailing rig. They were often equipped with a large gaff sail and sometimes also with jibs and mizzen sails. This made them very suitable for fishing with herring nets or float fishing in the shallow waters of Zeeland.

Although the Tholen hoogaars, as working boats, have been used less frequently for commercial fishing over the years, they are still an important part of Zeeland's maritime heritage. Many boats of this type, such as the TH64, are now preserved and maintained by enthusiasts of historic vessels.

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