Model of a Floating Dry Dock, 's Lands Werf Amsterdam (possibly), after anonymous, c. 1802 - c. 1815 demonstration model Model of a floating dry dock, on a ground board. It consists of five parts that are connected to each other. Each part is a rectangular container or pontoon with a tower at any end. Four pumps are applied on top of each tower, which must pump the pontoon empty. The five parts are connected to each other by slat on the outside and passages with railing that connect the towers. The model shows two types of pumps: double battle pumps and pumps whose pump rods are connected to a
Model of a Floating Dry Dock, 's Lands Werf Amsterdam (possibly), after anonymous, c. 1802 - c. 1815 demonstration model Model of a floating dry dock, on a ground board. It consists of five parts that are connected to each other. Each part is a rectangular container or pontoon with a tower at any end. Four pumps are applied on top of each tower, which must pump the pontoon empty. The five parts are connected to each other by slat on the outside and passages with railing that connect the towers. The model shows two types of pumps: double battle pumps and pumps whose pump rods are connected to a drum, which is moved back and forth with levers. Outside, garlands with a weight are attached to the axis of these drums on either side. model maker: Amsterdam (possibly)after design by: France wood (plant material). brass (alloy). rope
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