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Model of an Apparatus for Inspecting Ships Under Water
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Model of a basket-shaped framework with four small wheels on the sides and eyes for ropes on the top. The cage construction, which was to be made of iron in reality, was according to designer Uhlenbeck intended 'To be able to examine the external parts of the hull of the ships'. The cage provided space for a diver, who thereby enjoyed some protection and hold.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineModel of an Apparatus for Inspecting Ships under Water. c. 1800 - c. 1858. Olke Uhlenbeck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.