Model of a Masting Sheer by Rijkswerf Hellevoetsluis

Model of a Masting Sheer c. 1818

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This wooden model, crafted by the Rijkswerf Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands around 1818, demonstrates a “sheer” masting system. Used for raising and lowering masts, the sheer features two angled wooden supports and a series of ropes, creating a complex system of leverage for efficiently manipulating large masts. The model, measuring 80 cm in height, 156 cm in width, and 47.8 cm in depth, serves as a detailed representation of this vital naval technology.