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The hengst, a traditional Zeeland sailing ship, was a flat-bottomed boat with side daggerboards built for navigation in the Scheldt delta, characterized by its numerous shoals, narrows and strong currents with clear tidal influence. They were used mainly in Oosterscheldem and Westerschelde for the capture of flounder and mussels, although they were also used to transport materials for the construction of dams and other various uses.

They were characterized by their straight bow with a pronounced inclination, finished with a strong vertical reinforcement in the upper part, and by their stern. It was more robust and less elegant in shape than other boats in the area, clearly showing with its image that the hengst was a work boat.

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Javier, this is a wonderful little model! They are getting better and better!

The shape of these Dutch boats is a particular challenge to plank. Did you do it in your usual fashion?

Saludos,

Eberhard

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