The SMIT ROTTERDAM A seaworthy model of the Dutch deep-sea...
The SMIT ROTTERDAM
A seaworthy model of the Dutch deep-sea tugboat, made of wood and lacquered metal.
Displayed on a wooden base.
Manufactured in the late 20th century. Motorized.
Height: 46 cm. Length: 92 cm. (Some parts are broken; mechanical operation is not guaranteed).
The Smit Rotterdam was launched in 1975. When it entered service, it was considered the largest and most powerful in the world, measuring 75 meters in length and boasting 22,000 chevaux. It was designed to tow large offshore structures such as oil platforms and to rescue ships in distress.
After 40 years of service, it was dismantled along with its sister ship, the Smit London, in 2013 and 2014.
The SMIT ROTTERDAM
A seaworthy model of the Dutch deep-sea tugboat, made of wood and lacquered metal.
Displayed on a wooden base.
Manufactured in the late 20th century. Motorized.
Height: 46 cm. Length: 92 cm. (Some parts are broken; mechanical operation is not guaranteed).
The Smit Rotterdam was launched in 1975. When it entered service, it was considered the largest and most powerful in the world, measuring 75 meters in length and boasting 22,000 chevaux. It was designed to tow large offshore structures such as oil platforms and to rescue ships in distress.
After 40 years of service, it was dismantled along with its sister ship, the Smit London, in 2013 and 2014.
