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Model of a Hooker
anonymous, 1756
Hooker. Model, 18th century. In the 17th century, hookers were used both as fishing boats and as cargo ships in the trade with England, France, North Germany and the Baltic countries. These relatively small vessels even sailed to Asia. There the VOC used hookers in the local trade network, transporting goods between the various Asian regions.
- Artwork typeship model, show model, fully rigged model
- Object numberNG-NM-12047-A
- Dimensionsheight 120 cm x length 72 cm x width 33 cm, height 159 cm x width 170 cm x depth 82.5 cm