Model of a Ship Camel, Construction model of a ship's camel, the starboard half of a pair. The skin has been omitted, so that the construction and layout are visible. The hull is rectangular, on one side adapted to the shape of a fitting ship's hull. The model has three levels: bottom, intermediate deck and upper deck, inside it is divided into six compartments by watertight bulkheads. On the intermediate deck behind is a cabin, with a decorated window and a chimney for the galley, the back can be opened with two gates. The model is fully detailed with twenty-three pumps in two rows, twenty roasting spindles with ropes that are guided to the bottom by tubes, twelve spouts to fill the camel, two crane beams, a beting, a capstan behind and twelve shutters. Behind a helm, Friesland, Admiralty of Friesland, anonymous, Harlingen (possibly), c. 1784, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), rope, paint (coating), model: h 14.1 cm × w 79.1 cm × d 16.8 cm packaging capsule: h 18 cm × w 84.5 cm × d 24.5 cm
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