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Model of the Slave Ship De Witte Oliphant
anoniem, 1755
For a merchantman, this model has a broad hull and unusually tall masts. These features, as well as the decoration of African men on either corner of the stern, strongly suggest that it was used to transport enslaved people. Models of such slave ships are exceptionally rare. It is not known how this one came to be in the Department of the Navy’s collection.
- Artwork typeship model, show model, fully rigged model
- Object numberNG-MC-1210
- Dimensionsheight 205 cm x length 225 cm x width 77.5 cm
- Physical characteristicshout, messing, ijzer, glas en touw