On the tidal rivers of Holland, there is found, as a small boat, the _Kinderdijksche Hoogaars_ which resembles the old kaag perfectly. Then, there is met with among the islands of South Holland, a boat with a smooth hull, the “_Beyerlandsche Schuitje_” which is an “ake” if its bottom which rises right up to the extreme point of the bow be considered; it is probably not a very old type. Its affiliation with the preceding boats can still be easily observed. This boat is 9 m. long, 2.75 m. beam and 1.30 m. deep. The mast is from a quarter to a third of the length from the bow. The “Beyerlandsche Schuit” corresponds fully to the fishing boat called the “Tholensche Schouw”. THE UTRECHT PRAM. [Sidenote: III 88] [Sidenote: III 87] There is met with in the province of Utrecht another kind of boat which, while resembling the “Westlander” somewhat differs from it by its finer lines and more slender construction. The sternpost, like the stem, is straight and rakes a great deal, which makes these boats very pointed. They are _Utrechtsche Pramen_ (Utrecht Pram) and when they are entirely open they are called _Kromme Rijnaak_ although they do not show the characteristic flat bottom rising toward the bow. They correspond to the “Vlotschuit” mentioned by ~Witsen~ (p. 171, No. 3) even though this latter boat is broader in proportion to its length. [Sidenote: III 89] The “Utrecht pram” sails along the “Kromme Rijn” and in the country still further North, along the Vecht. It greatly resembles a “punter” of the North of Overijssel (near Vollenhove, etc.) but it is longer and narrower. This class of boat is also met with in North Holland: the _Groenteschuitje van Hoorn_, called by ~Witsen~ (p. 171-3) _Weyschuitje_ is an example. THE “SCHOUW”. The _Schouw_ is a flat, open tub met everywhere. It is a very simple and very primitive boat which is seen already in the oldest engravings both in the countries along the Mediterranean and in the countries of the North of Europe. The “Schouwen” are very much used in our country of canals and rivers. These more or less large tubs have gradually developed into the form of boats. Nearly all are pulled or pushed with a pole. The largest are the “Melkschouwen” of which large numbers can be seen every day at Rotterdam. The hull of the “Schouwen” narrows a little forward and aft, while the bottom rises there regularly. These boats are entirely open as a rule. When they have a hold covered with hatch covers and when they are a little higher and carry a cuddy forward and aft they are called _Schiedamsche Schouwen_, better known still by the name of _Spoelingschuiten_ (small boats for carrying the refuse of fruit). THE “TREKSCHUIT”. [Sidenote: II 224] [Sidenote: II 227]