Model Ship Designs

Intricate wooden models of ships and related components, showcasing craftsmanship. Features various ship models with detailed structures and finishes.

Model of a Caisson in its Bed, anonymous, 1800 demonstration model Tension model of a ship door with a double keel, placed in the rings of a dry dock. On one side the ship door is completely finished, the other side open. Parts of the three decks, which are connected by stairs, can be removed; Within a division into compartments. Two small spots at the bottom of the closed side; Their service is unclear, but seems to happen with wedge -shaped valves. Only a pump on each side. The opening of the drying dock has three rings, so that the ship door can be placed in two places. model maker: Netherlands (possibly)after design by: France wood (plant material). brass (alloy)
Model of a Caisson in its Bed, anonymous, 1800 demonstration model Tension model of a ship door with a double keel, placed in the rings of a dry dock. On one side the ship door is completely finished, the other side open. Parts of the three decks, which are connected by stairs, can be removed; Within a division into compartments. Two small spots at the bottom of the closed side; Their service is unclear, but seems to happen with wedge -shaped valves. Only a pump on each side. The opening of the drying dock has three rings, so that the ship door can be placed in two places. model maker: Netherlands (possibly)after design by: France wood (plant material). brass (alloy)