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66-year-old seaman Andreas Schlatterer, nearing retirement, has built a tiny house in Glücksburg that resembles a ship. The structure is designed as a mobile home.
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66-year-old seaman Andreas Schlatterer, nearing retirement, has built a tiny house in Glücksburg that resembles a ship. The structure is designed as a...
66-year-old seaman Andreas Schlatterer, nearing retirement, has built a tiny house in Glücksburg that resembles a ship. The structure is designed as a mobile home.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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