Model of an Icebreaker

anoniem, c. 1750 - c. 1807

A frame with a large row of axe-heads has been mounted on this flat-bottomed boat. Ropes are used to raise, then release the frame, causing the axe-heads to fall on the ice. The red, white and blue striped pole is the towing mast: a line attached to it enabled the icebreaker to be towed from the bank by horses or men.

  • Artwork typeship model, demonstration model
  • Object numberNG-MC-29
  • Dimensionsheight 39.5 cm x width 99 cm x depth 49 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout, messing en touw