MBT Egmonder pinck (17th century) - Construction Drawing Scale 1 : 20 (10.03.015)

The Egmonder pink is a type of traditional Dutch sailing ship, originating from the region around Egmond, a town in North Holland. This type of ship was primarily intended for fishing and transport in the 17th and 18th centuries, but it was also used for trade and sailing races.

Characteristics of the Egmonder pink:

Design: The pink is a type of ship with a relatively narrow but strong hull, which made it suitable for sailing on the relatively shallow waters of the North Sea and other coastal areas. The ship usually had one mast and was equipped with sails that were adapted to the weather conditions. The Egmonder pink often has a characteristic raked transom (stern), which is a special feature of this type of ship.

Use: This type of ship was widely used by fishermen and for trade. The Egmonder pink became known for fishing in the North Sea and the Wadden Sea and played an important role in the trade of salt, grain, and other goods.

Sails: The Egmonder pink often had a sprit sail and was in some cases equipped with special rigging, which made the ship very suitable for sailing in various wind conditions.

History: The Egmonder pink is named after the Egmond region, but was popular throughout the Netherlands as a fishing and trading boat. These ships were widely used in the 17th and 18th centuries, the period of the Golden Age, when the Netherlands was a world power at sea.

Today, there are several restorations of Egmonder pinks, and the type of ship is often used for historical sailing trips and events.

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