Model of part of a floating dock 1863 - 1864
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This detailed brass model, created by Koninklijke Fabriek P. van Vlissingen & Dudok van Heel between 1863 and 1864, depicts a section of a floating dock. The model, with its intricate details, showcases the craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity of the time. It would have been used for both design and demonstration purposes, highlighting the functionality and complexity of the innovative floating dock system. This model serves as a valuable artifact in understanding the advancement of maritime infrastructure during the 19th century.
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This model was exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1867–1868 in Paris. It represents a floating iron dry dock built in 1863–1864. The dock had been shipped in parts to Surabaya in Indonesia, where it was assembled and towed to the island of Onrust. The dock comprised two halves. This model represents part of one half.
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