| Article number: | 10.06.020A |
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: Wide and robust, with a flat bottom that has shallow draught (often around 1 metre).
Usage: 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 flying jib.
Name: "Ebenhaezer" (often also 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 several tjalks, but one well-known "Ebenhaezer" dates from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Length: Often between 15 and 25 metres.
Usage: 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 |
10.06.020A |
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Description |
Groninger tjalk "Ebenhaezer" (converted to yacht) |
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Quality |
frames/lines; sections; rigging plan; limited detail |
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Scale |
1 : 88 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
35 |
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Special features |
l.o.a. 18 cm |
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Remarks |
was 10.05.020/A |