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Model of the Dry Dock at Flushing
's Lands Werf Vlissingen (possibly), c. 1783
Flushing dry dock, model, c. 1783. In 1705 Flushing (Vlissingen) became the first Dutch harbour with a dry dock. A ship coming in for repairs would sail in at high tide and be supported by stocks. The sluice gates would then be closed and the water released with the ebb tide. The last remaining water was pumped out with a horse-powered mill. Ship's carpentry tools are shown on the floor of the dock and on the vessel's deck.
- Artwork typedemonstration model
- Object numberNG-MC-2
- Dimensionsheight 55 cm x width 159 cm x depth 70 cm, height 59 cm x width 149.5 cm x depth 45.5 cm
- Physical characteristicshout, messing en touw