Ship model of the diving support vessel CONAUTIC
Date1980s
Object number00000457
NameModel
MediumBrass and paint on plastic
DimensionsOverall: 540 x 1130 mm
ClassificationsModels
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from TNT Limited
DescriptionThis ship model was made in Holland and represents the diving support vessel CONAUTIC. CONAUTIC features a helipad landing site at the bow, crane at the stern, four ship boats, two small funnels and two pedestals. CONAUTIC's homeport was in Rotterdam, Holland.HistoryDiving support vessels are ships that are designed to provide a base in the ocean for diving projects. Dive support vessels first began to emerge in the 1960s with the development of commercial oil platforms at sea, as oil platforms required divers to conduct work on them. The floating base provides a stable site for professional divers to conduct their work from. Since 1982 Conautic Maritime has supplied trained crew to maritime, offshore oil and fishing industries.SignificanceThis ship model is representative of diving support vessels used during the late 20th century. It highlights the career of the Dutch vessel CONAUTIC.
before 1950
