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Half Model of a Screw Steamer
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Half Model of a Screw Steamer

Rijkswerf Amsterdam · c. 1859 - c. 1861 · polychromy; wood (plant material); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Polychromed and fully planked molding model (starboard) of a three-masted screw steamship with eleven gun ports. The figurehead is a gilded scroll. Elliptical stern with the coat of arms of the Netherlands; side gallery; rudder with round rudder head and rounded rudder blade; the model is equipped with a screw tube, the Mangin screw with screw light device, emerging under a small campaign deck. Sheer rises more forward than aft. Round frame. The model is equipped with all rigging and pendants. Scale 1:50 (scale on model).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHalf Model of a Screw Steamer. c. 1859 - c. 1861. Rijkswerf Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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