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*Hans*

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  1. Marcus,

     

    Both build on the Peperwerf in Amsterdam - and maybe both build by the same master. There are differences however:

    In 1618 the VOC standards described a vessel of max 150 feet length (Amsterdamse voet - 28,3 cm), so overall length of the Hull almost 43 meter

    Somewhere in 1625 these standards where changed and the vessels could now have a length of max 160 feet - w.i. somewhat more then 45 meter

     

    No great difference, but some there was.

     

    When I started to build the Batavia as model kit I did not yet have permission from the Batavia wharf to bring it on the market. So I called the prototype the Dordrecht, gave her a new stern and started to build. The photos show the result.

    I have already started a new build of a (second) Dordrecht, somewhat shorter, little change in decks etc. to make her as a building kit.

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