Model of a Marker Waterschip

anoniem, c. 1850 - c. 1870

Marken water boat. Model, c. 1850-1870. Marken water boats were originally fishing vessels from the island of Marken. In the late 17th century they began to be used for towing ships raised in ship's camels over the shallow waters of the Zuiderzee to Den Helder. There the ships received their cargo and crew.

  • Artwork typeship model, demonstration model, fully rigged model
  • Object numberNG-MC-1089
  • Dimensionsheight 96 cm x length 100 cm x width 30.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout, messing, touw en textiel