Model of part of a floating dock

Vlissingen & Dudok van Heel, Koninklijke Fabriek P. van, 1863 - 1864

This model was exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1867–1868 in Paris. It represents a floating iron dry dock built in 1863–1864. The dock had been shipped in parts to Surabaya in Indonesia, whereit was assembled and towed to the island of Onrust. The dock comprised two halves. This model represents part of one half.

  • Artwork typescale model, demonstration model
  • Object numberNG-MC-1187
  • Dimensionsheight 44.5 cm x width 201 cm x depth 50.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsmessing