Shipbuilding
The skill of designing and building ships and boats.
What is it?
Shipbuilding is the craft of making vessels that float on water. In the Dutch Golden Age, the Netherlands was a leader in shipbuilding. Dutch ships were efficient, sturdy, and could carry a lot of cargo. The state yacht model shows the advanced design of Dutch shipbuilders, who created beautiful and practical boats.
Why it matters
Shipbuilding helped the Netherlands become a rich trading nation. Without good ships, they could not have traveled the world and traded goods.
Where you've seen it
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