Dutch Statenjacht 17th Century Model Ship Kit – Dusek Models (DUD023)

The Dutch Statenjacht 17th Century Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Dusek Model Ship Kits & Dusek Model Boats. Dusek Model Ship Kits come complete with excellent English instructions and highly detailed drawings. Laser cut plywood, timber and all parts are fittings are of the highest quality. These ship model kits are well presented and historically accurate.

History of the Dutch Statenjacht

Statenjacht is the type of ship used since the 17th century in Holland for transportation of important government or corporate personalities. These ships feature a flat bottom, rounded bow and stern richly decorated. Cannon on board the ship were used for saluting and signaling. Ships of this type were normally from 18m to 21m long. This particular model represents a Statenjacht in the service of the Dutch East India Company (VOC-Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie).