| Article number: | 10.06.004 |
An 18th-century yacht was a relatively small, elegant, and often fast sailing vessel, intended for personal use, recreation, or sometimes representative duties. These yachts were an important part of maritime culture in the Low Countries, especially in the Dutch Republic (present-day Netherlands).
What was a "yacht" in the 18th century?
Function:
Originally used for fast transport of important persons, such as merchants, officials, or admiralty functionaries.
Later also popular as a pleasure craft for the elite.
Naming: The word 'jacht' comes from the Dutch "jagen" – referring to fast sailing (as in "hunt for speed").
Users: Often wealthy citizens, merchants, or members of the nobility. They used these vessels for journeys on rivers and coastal waters or for representation.
Characteristics of an 18th-century yacht:
Description
Length: Often between 10 and 20 metres
Hull: Wood, with a slender shape or sometimes flat-bottomed (for shallow water)
Rigging: Single-masted or two-masted, usually gaff rig or sprit rig
Decoration: Richly decorated, sometimes with carvings, brass fittings, and gilded ornaments
Rudder: Often a beautifully crafted rudder with a "flagpole" or carving (e.g., a lion's head)
Cabin: Small, with simple accommodation
Crew: Small: often 2–4 people (including owner)
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.06.004 |
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Author |
C. van der Kellen |
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Description |
18th-century yacht |
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Quality |
frames/lines; sections; deck plan; elevation/rigging plan; details |
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Scale |
1 : 25 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
1 |
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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 |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
45 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 25 cm |