| Article number: | 10.06.020 |
The Groninger tjalk "Ebenhaezer" is a traditional Dutch cargo ship belonging to the tjalk class, specifically designed for the shallow inland waters of the Northern Netherlands, such as the Groningen and Frisian lakes and canals.
Type of ship: Flat-bottomed with round frames, designed for seaworthy transport in shallow water.
Characteristics: Broad and robust, with a flat bottom that has shallow draught (often around 1 metre).
Use: Traditionally used for transporting goods such as peat, grain, coal, and other bulk products.
Rigging: Usually equipped with a gaff rig (mainsail and jib), sometimes with additional sails such as a staysail.
Name: "Ebenhaezer" (also often written as Ebenhaëzer)
Origin: Likely built in or around Groningen, where many tjalks originate.
Year of construction: Depending on the specific ship — the name appears on multiple tjalks, but one well-known "Ebenhaezer" dates from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Length: Often between 15 and 25 metres.
Use: Formerly a cargo ship, nowadays sometimes converted into a recreational vessel or sailing houseboat.
Length: 15-25 metres (varies per ship)
Width: Around 4-5 metres
Draught: Less than 1.5 metres, suitable for shallow waters
Material: Wood, traditionally built with oak and pine
Specifications :
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Drawing number |
10.06.020 |
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Description |
Groninger tjalk "Ebenhaezer" (converted to yacht) |
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Quality |
frames/lines; cross-sections; rigging plan; limited detail |
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Scale |
1 : 53 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
3 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
3 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
55 |