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Model of the monitor Tijger
R. Napier & Sons (mentioned on object), 1868
The monitor is a product of the American Civil War, named after the first ship of this type. The vessel’s characteristic feature was its low deck on which a large central cannon was installed for a maximum field of fire. The Tijger was built for the Royal Netherlands Navy at the Scottish ship-yard Napier & Sons. Monitors were designed to protect river estuaries and other stretches of inland waterways.
- Artwork typeship model, presentation model, fully rigged model
- Object numberNG-MC-1239
- Dimensionsheight 78 cm x width 137 cm x depth 45 cm, height 55 cm x length 122 cm x width 30.5 cm
- Physical characteristicshout, messing, touw en verf