Raft of Saint-Malo, 1797, The New French Raft and Castle (title on object), French raft or floating castle with which 15,000 could be transported with horses and guns. Designed by the French engineer Le Blanc for the invasion of England from France, February 1797. A fortress or castle is centrally located on the raft. In this design, wind or horse power mills at the rear can be used to drive wheels in the water or belts on the sides. At the top a floor plan of the construction. The plate includes a text sheet with explanation., print, print maker: anonymous, Netherlands, 1797, paper, etching, engraving, height, 205 mm × width, 250 mm
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