Luff Tackle 1861 - 1865

"Luff Tackle," created by the Rijkswerf Hellevoetsluis between 1861 and 1865, is a collection of wooden pulley blocks and rope used for hoisting and maneuvering sails on a ship. The set includes two single blocks, each with a length of 47 cm and a width of 14 cm, and two double blocks, each with a length of 47 cm and a width of 14 cm. The rope, a crucial component, is made of natural fibers and is wound neatly alongside the blocks. This artifact provides insight into the essential tools used in 19th-century maritime navigation and the craftsmanship of the Dutch shipyard.