Ontwerp voor een reparatiewerf met dokgelegenheid in de haven van Batavia 1889 - 1890

"Ontwerp voor een reparatiewerf met dokgelegenheid in de haven van Batavia" (Design for a repair yard with dock facilities in the harbor of Batavia), an anonymous 1889-1890 plan, depicts a detailed layout of a proposed repair yard for ships within the harbor of Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia. The drawing shows a comprehensive plan of the dock, including the layout of buildings and infrastructure. The plan highlights the importance of the Dutch colonial influence in the 19th century on the development of the port of Batavia. This historical drawing offers insight into the practical challenges of managing a colonial harbor, highlighting the crucial role of repair and maintenance infrastructure in supporting maritime trade.