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Model of a gaff-rigged gunboat
anoniem, 1835
Gunboats were deployed by the navies of various countries to protect their estuaries and rivers. This model represents the largest type used by the Royal Netherlands wNavy, the gaff-rigged gunboat. A number of them were used in the blockade of Antwerp during the Belgian Revolt. Gunboat No. 2 became the most famous when Lieutenant Jan van Speijk blew up the vessel in 1831, rather than risk its capture by Belgian insurgents.
- Artwork typeship model, fully rigged model
- Object numberNG-MC-673
- Dimensionsheight 103 cm x length 86 cm x width 39 cm
- Physical characteristicshout, messing, brons, lood, mica, touw en textiel