Half Model of a 12-Gun Brig by Rijkswerf Amsterdam

Half Model of a 12-Gun Brig c. 1846 - 1850

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This half model of a 12-gun brig, created by the Rijkswerf Amsterdam shipyard between 1846 and 1850, showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of naval ship modelling. The intricate details of the ship's hull, masts, and rigging are expertly rendered in wood, offering a precise and realistic representation of a brig, a type of sailing vessel commonly used in the 19th century. The half model served as a practical tool for shipbuilding, providing detailed plans for construction.