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Launching of three ships in Amsterdam, 1783
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Launching of three ships in Amsterdam, 1783

Cornelis Brouwer · 1783 - 1787 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The three ships the Meermin, the Batavier and Doggersbank are launched at the yard of the Dutch East India Company in Amsterdam on 2 July 1783. Between the Dutch and French title a vignette is shown that refers to the United East India Company with putti at a beehive and tools of a shipyard.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTewaterlating van drie schepen te Amsterdam, 1783. 1783 - 1787. Cornelis Brouwer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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