Plate CXXVIII. Breakwater
Engraver
George Aikman
Editor
Professor Macvey Napier
(1776 - 1847)
Publisher
A & C Black Ltd
(founded 1807)
Date1830-1842
Object number00019701
NameSteel engraving
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 273 x 210 mm, 8 g
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis engraving featured in the 7th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica published between 1830 and 1842. The plate features four images which illustrate the vessels used in the construction of breakwaters. Figures 1 and 2 show fore and aft views of a vessel dropping stones from the stern doors. Figure 3 depicts a cross section view of a stone-carrying vessel (showing stones on trolleys along the length). Figure 4 depicts a hoist vessel lifting stones onto a breakwater under construction. This engraving probably featured in the 7th edition ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature’ published in 1842.
