In 1968 the original Kromhout single cylinder engine aboard Op Hoop van Zegen was replaced by a two cylinder Rennes. As it was easier to run this engine from it's starboard side the port engine room hatch and starboard rear cabin hatch were closed up and a new hatch made on the right of the wheelhouse.
as part of our plans to refit the engine room we wanted to re-open the old hatches. Having cut the closing plates away and ground the welds we've removed the 'new' hatch and closed the hole with old steel deck plates with short diamond pattern to match the original deck.
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