A Harbor Dredge: 1750

Available in English.

Ever since man created harbors, he was faced with the problem of their maintenance. To this end, he created a rather primitive machine but in the end, fairly practical and already modern since it has existed for three centuries without really evolving. The harbor dredge was only removed from ship basins with the arrival of steam and chain dredges.

All along its lengthy existence, it maintained the kingdom's harbors so that the “Great Navy” could be maintained and resupplied in the best of conditions.

The present monograph is a salute to all te anonymous service vessels which, through their modest but necessary efforts, have discreetly participated in the history of the navy.

The work consists in a 72-page booklet which contains the description and the operation of the machine

as well as commentaries on the ten plates of drawings and on the 55 photos of a model. The plates are at the 1/36 scale and show every piece of the framework.

Summary, 72 pages (square sewn spine, 120 gr paper)

24 x 31 cm format, booklet and plans contained in an envelope with flaps, adorned with an illustration from one of the plates of Belidor's work.

Booklet:

Harbor dredges, history

Auxiliary boats

Description of a dredge

Operation of the machine

Commentaries on the ten plates of the monograph

Ironwork – Paintwork

Timber scantlings

Photos of a 1/36 scale model by B. Rimlinger

List of the 1/36-scale plates

1 – Schematic plan of the hull

2 – Drawings of the frames

3 – Construction of the hull

4 – Deck layout and lengthwise section

5 – Detail of the upperworks

6 – Outside view of the hull and fittings

7 – Cross-sections

8 – Detail of fittings

9 – Overhead view

10 – Overall elevation

Information: Supplementary plans or brochures can only be sold if you already have the complete monograph.
The books only without plans in English or Italian or Spanish are sold only if you already have the monograph in French. (proof of purchase will be requested)

Author : Gérard DELACROIX