Model of the Closing of a Well of a Screw c. 1856

This model, created by the Rijkswerf Vlissingen shipyard in the mid-19th century, depicts the closing of a well on a ship's screw propeller. The wooden model, measuring 18.5 cm in height, 23 cm in width, and 10 cm in depth, provides a detailed representation of the complex mechanism involved. Such models were crucial for shipbuilders and engineers to understand and visualize the intricate workings of naval machinery, serving as invaluable tools for instruction and design.