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The "Zeven Provinciën" from 1782. This refers to the " Zeven Provinciën", a heavy 74-gun ship of the line. It was implemented in the late 18th century in the Dutch navy, specifically designed as part of the Dutch fleet for defence during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780-1784) against Great Britain.
Type: 74-gun ship of the line, meaning it had an impressive number of weapons, suitable for engaging in battles with other ships of the line.
Year of launch: The Zeven Provinciën was launched in 1782 as part of the Dutch fleet to defend the colonies and trade routes against the British navy.
Historical context: The ship was involved in the conflict between the Dutch Republic and Great Britain during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, part of the larger conflict surrounding the American Revolutionary War, in which the Dutch supported the American colonies against Great Britain.
The Zeven Provinciën is most associated with the efforts of the Dutch fleet to defend itself against British naval power, although many of the battles between the two navies during this period remained without a clear outcome.
Specifications :
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Drawing number |
10.01.016 |
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Description |
"7 Provincien" (1782) |
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Quality |
frames/lines; views; cross-sections; details |
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Scale |
1 : 75 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
5 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
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 |
425 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 111 cm |
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