Model of a section of an armoured turret

Rijkswerf Vlissingen, 1862

The process of converting large sailing ships into floating artillery batteries led to a stream of innovations. One example is this armoured turret, from behind which riflemen could safely fire their weapons at the enemy.

  • Artwork typedemonstration model
  • Object numberNG-MC-1141
  • Dimensionsheight 20.4 cm x width 44.8 cm x depth 22.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout