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Model of a Masted Mast
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Round mast with square top, ears and reefing scale. The mast itself consists of a square cap and four cheeks, which are inset into the cap with staggered welds. The ears are connected to the cap with dovetail joints and are weighted at the top with beams. Between the ears a long riding bed or reefing scale is placed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineModel of a Made Mast. 1845. Rijkswerf Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
