| Article number: | 10.06.022 |
A 17th-century States Yacht refers to a special type of ship used in the Dutch Golden Age (the 17th century) by the States General of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. These ships were luxurious, often richly decorated, and primarily served to transport high-ranking officials, dignitaries, and representatives of the States (the government assemblies). They were also a status symbol and were used for official occasions, diplomatic voyages, and representation.
Elegant design: Often with a slender and graceful hull design, suitable for fast sailing.
Richly decorated: With wood carvings, figures, and coats of arms of the Republic or the respective province.
Size: Smaller vessels compared to warships, usually with 1 to 3 masts.
Use: Transport of important persons, not primarily intended for war, but sometimes armed.
Symbol of power: They were vessels that emphasised the status and power of the Republic.
The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands was a maritime superpower in the 17th century. The States General were the highest governing body, and their States Yacht was literally the 'flagship' for official representation on the water.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.06.022 |
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Author |
Ing. F. Baay |
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Description |
17th-century States Yacht |
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Quality |
general plan; frame/lines; sections; rigging plan; details; set of sails |
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Scale |
1 : 40 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
2 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
2 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
5 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
225 |
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Particulars |
A reissue of a "Fabos" drawing from the 1940s. |