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Congreve rocket, possibly used by the English in the bombardment of Flushing, 1809
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Congreve rocket, as possibly used by the English during the bombardment of Vlissingen on 13 August 1809. Lengthwise view and cross-section of the rocket (fire arrow), parts numbered, with a scale bar at the bottom. The drawing is accompanied by a manuscript about the weapon.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineCongreveraket, mogelijk gebruikt door de Engelsen bij het bombardement van Vlissingen, 1809. 1809. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.