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Model of the Belgian cargo vessel 'Seresia' owned by Armement Deppe
Anonymous1900 – 1920
MAS
Antwerp, Belgium
The ship was camouflaged during World War I. The colourful geometric patterns made in difficult for the enemy to gauge the speed, size and course. The Belgian 'Seresia' was painted with stripes to make it appear shorter. The ship was nevertheless torpedoed in 1917.
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- Title: Model of the Belgian cargo vessel 'Seresia' owned by Armement Deppe
- Creator: Anonymous
- Date Created: 1900 – 1920
- Physical Dimensions: width: 28.4cm – height: 74cm – length: 184.5cm
- Subject Keywords: Maritime collection
- Type: Model ship
- Medium: Metal, textile, wood
- ID: AS.1961.090.004
- Department: MAS Collection – Maritime
- Acquisition: Donation from Armement Deppe (Antwerp) (1961)
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