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Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw

Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw

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Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw

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Location: Denderleeuw, Aalst, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Willem VS

December 2, 2023

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The Schiptrekkersbrug is a bridge over the Dender between Denderleeuw and Liedekerke, which is part of the Schiptrekkers cycle route. The bridge is named after the people who used to pull ships across the river using ropes and horses. It was a hard and poor profession, which was also practiced by women and children. The Schiptrekkers Bridge is a tribute to these people, who played an important role in the history of the region. There is a heritage sign on the bridge that tells their story.

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Stef_P_explorer

August 8, 2022

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The ship tractor bridge is a bicycle bridge over the Dender. The inhabitants of Denderleeuw are called ship tractors. In the past, ships were pulled by manpower by bony fellows from the towpath. Denderleeuw is located on the left bank and Liedekerke on the right bank.

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Joeri Bombeke

September 21, 2020

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Bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Dender that connects the towpath with the village of Denderleeuw (and with the bicycle-friendly café De Vrede)

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Location: Denderleeuw, Aalst, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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