Model, scale 1:24, of the midship section of a sea-camel, unsigned, Russia, 1854-1869. Used to lift large ships over the bar between Kronstadt and St Petersburg. Sea-camels were buoyancy boxes that could be attached to the side of a vessel to reduce her draft. Full with ballast water, the sea-camels were attached to the side of a vessel. By pumping out the water from the seacamels, the vessel's draft was reduced.
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1920-368
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), copper (alloy), metal (unknown), paint, pine (wood), mahogany (wood) and varnish
- Measurements:
-
overall: 384 mm x 662 mm x 295 mm,
- type:
- model - representation
- credit:
- Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
