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Two Models of a Life-Saving Cart for Shipwrecks
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Two Models of a Life-Saving Cart for Shipwrecks

Rijkswerf Rotterdam · 1832 · rope; wood (plant material); brass (alloy)

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

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Two identical models of rescue devices for rescue operations in shipwrecks on a beach, incomplete. Each of the devices consists of two two-wheeled water carts coupled together with beams; these carts are rotated ninety degrees around their axis, so that the shafts point straight up. Low compartments are built around the carts, completely filled with empty barrels, and provided with seating and walking planks on top. Some barrels are missing. The wheels have adjustable paddles between the spokes. The parts of the carts are connected so that they can be quickly disassembled.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTwo Models of a Life-Saving Cart for Shipwrecks. 1832. Rijkswerf Rotterdam. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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