MAS Museum Online Catalogue

Object number
AS.1953.026.016
Department
Maritime collection
Title
Model of the steamship with auxiliary sails Ville d'Anvers
Creator
onbekend
Description
The Ville d’Anvers combined steam propulsion with sails. This ship was innovative as it was driven by a propeller – this type of propulsion did not become commonplace until the 20th century.
Production date
1884 - 1920
Object name
ship model
Material
wood (plant material), metal, fibre
Dimensions
Acquisition date
1953-06-02
Acquisition method
loan - Belgische Zeevaartvereniging