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Post by brian on Feb 27, 2020 13:08:00 GMT
I am currently doing research into the possible whereabouts of 20 to 40 flat bottom boats (sailing barges) from Friesland in the Netherlands called Skûtsjes; commonly known as Dutch barges or Schuyts in English. These historical vessels came to England in the past and are most likely to be found somewhere in the London area, probably on or close to the Thames. They are ideal as floating homes. I receievd a tip from a London Boater that there are a number of skutsjes moored in various places.
It is of great importance to our Foundation to discover where these historical boats are or have been in the past, who have been the owners and where did they come from? We are really interested in our heritage and I would really appreciate any help you would be able to provide, no matter how trivial it may seem.
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Brian Thompson
Researcher for the Skûtsjes Foundation ''Stichting Foar de Neiteam''
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Post by JohnV on Feb 27, 2020 13:15:15 GMT
One for Andrew ?
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Post by naughtyfox on Feb 27, 2020 13:28:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2020 14:10:33 GMT
There is one in Rickmansworth on the Grand Union which belongs to my cousin.
If I can find her phone number I could probably get some details as I think they do have a bit of history with the boat.
There are some on the Thames but not being a particular fan of this type of boat i don't usually look too carefully at the Dutch sailing barges and I know the Skutjes are a bit different to some of the other sailing boats. They seem to be lower profile and I think the mooring bollards are different at the stern.
Happy to keep an eye out and post on here if I see any.
ETA is this about Dutch sailing barges in general or specifically Skutjes?
I believe they are a subtype of Tjalk and they sail faster so many of them were converted at great expense to pleasure racing barges.
If it's Dutch sailing barges in general I could probably get quite a list going once I am boating more when the river comes down a bit.
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Post by brian on Feb 27, 2020 20:02:14 GMT
Thanks mate, but this is our website in The Netherlands. i am really only looking for the 20 or so that are on or near the Thames. |
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Post by brian on Feb 27, 2020 20:08:25 GMT
There is one in Rickmansworth on the Grand Union which belongs to my cousin. If I can find her phone number I could probably get some details as I think they do have a bit of history with the boat. There are some on the Thames but not being a particular fan of this type of boat i don't usually look too carefully at the Dutch sailing barges and I know the Skutjes are a bit different to some of the other sailing boats. They seem to be lower profile and I think the mooring bollards are different at the stern. Happy to keep an eye out and post on here if I see any. ETA is this about Dutch sailing barges in general or specifically Skutjes? I believe they are a subtype of Tjalk and they sail faster so many of them were converted at great expense to pleasure racing barges. If it's Dutch sailing barges in general I could probably get quite a list going once I am boating more when the river comes down a bit. Thanks, I really appreciate the help. Your cousin's boat details would certainly help my research, especially the original registered number which is the side of the boat 2/3 from the back. I have all the numbers (143 were built) and then I could see if it has the original name and who built it. I am soecifically looking for the 'lost' 20 skutsjes. Any help at all would be great |
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Post by brian on Feb 27, 2020 20:09:12 GMT
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Post by JohnV on Feb 27, 2020 20:15:02 GMT
Andrew is Magnetman I reckon he knows more of whats going on around the Thames than most |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2020 20:30:07 GMT
I will look out for these boats brian and let you know on this thread if I get any details. Also time I phoned my cousin anyway as have not spoken to her for a while so should be able to get her boat number with any luck. It's worth having a look on apolloduck as well to get locations. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2020 20:32:21 GMT
This one is on the tideway near tower bridge. Not very accessible to inspect for numbers but maybe a message to the seller? m.apolloduck.com/boat/barges-skutsje/394505Boat called "Mooi Maisga" apparently. Previously used for racing. |
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Post by kris on Feb 28, 2020 10:46:31 GMT
Beautiful boats.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2020 11:49:37 GMT
Indeed they are but generally very low headroom which is why I don't like them as a potential boat to own.
Nice boats to see around though.
Raising the cabin would spoil the lines.
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Post by kris on Feb 28, 2020 14:24:22 GMT
Indeed they are but generally very low headroom which is why I don't like them as a potential boat to own. Nice boats to see around though. Raising the cabin would spoil the lines. you could always chop your legs off at the knees. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2020 14:33:49 GMT
I wondered about this. Might be a better approach to just slice the head off that would stop the worrying.
That's exactly what my friend tells me when I moan about being too tall. He is quite a short old git.
The cutting legs not the head thing.
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Post by brian on Feb 28, 2020 15:30:43 GMT
I will look out for these boats brian and let you know on this thread if I get any details. Also time I phoned my cousin anyway as have not spoken to her for a while so should be able to get her boat number with any luck. It's worth having a look on apolloduck as well to get locations. Cheers mate |
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