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Model of a Dutch canal ship for peat transport, 19th century
| Ship name | Canal ship peat transporter |
| Scale | 1 : 30 |
| Length | 60 cm |
| Width | 16 cm |
| Height | 60 cm |
| Material hull | Wood |
| Photos 1 | Total views |
| Photos 2 | Views of details |
| Price | 1800 Euro |
| Transport cost | Please inquire |
Click pictures to enlarge!
Peat harvesting and distribution
The use of peat as fuel has a long tradition in Holland and northern Germany. The excavated peat was dried in the harvesting areas, cut and then brought to customers. Until the 19th century, canal ships were used for this that could also be poled when there was no or adverse wind. The spritsail rigging was advantageous because the sprit could also be used as a crane for taking on cargo.
The canal ship model, photos, description and dimensions
The canal ship shows the characteristics of a flat-bottomed ship, the type that was used on rivers and canals for cargo transport. The rigging is worked out in detail with sails. The devices for using the sprit as a crane are all shown.
There are more pictures, several views of the entire ship model taken from all directions, and several closer views of hull, deck and rigging. Click images to enlarge!
This model of a canal ship is a very beautiful, fine piece of work, a masterpiece. The ship model is 1 : 30 scale. Length is 60 cm, width 16 cm, height 60 cm.
The ship model looks best without a separate stand.
Price of the ship model and transport
The price of the model is 1800 Euro, plus transport cost.
Transport: The ship model can be secured in a transport box. This way,
delivery by
truck or air cargo over long distances can be safely done.
If you live
close by, picking up the model with your car may be a good way, too.
The ship model is available at my showroom in Recklinghausen. Here is
information on
how to order a
ship model and how the transport can be arranged.
Please contact me, if you are interested in the ship model.
Dr. Michael Czytko, Kuehlstr. 31, D-45659 Recklinghausen, Germany,
Tel. +49 2361 59757, email:
michael.czytko@t-online.de .
If you come by car, it is easy to find my home.