MAS Museum Online Catalogue

Object number
AS.1954.011.104
Department
Maritime collection
Title
The Belgian three-mast barque Théodore Engels
Description
The Antwerp shipping company, Engels, mainly imported Chile saltpetre from South America, which was used as a fertiliser. On the return voyage, it also took emigrants to South America.
Production date
1869 - 1899
Object name
medaillon (muuronderdeel)
Material
porcelain (material), wood (plant material)
Dimensions
Acquisition date
1954-01-22
Acquisition method
donation - Trustees of the National Maritime museum (Antwerp)