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Mordaunt (1681); Warship; 40-50 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull model of the 'Mordaunt’, a 40-50-gun two-decker ship (circa 1681), built plank on frame in the Navy Board style. The model is partially decked and equipped including a
Circa 1681
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Orford(1698); Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of the ‘Orford’ (circa 1698), a 70-gun two-decker third rate ship. The model is painted showing the upper and lower wales in black, the bulwark screen
1706
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Ramillies(1706); Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of a 70-gun (circa 1706) two-decker third-rate ship of the line. It is mounted on its original baseboard sitting on two keel blocks bow and stern and two bras
1706
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Triton (1697); Warship; French; 42 guns. Scale 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of the Triton (1697), a small 42-gun French two-decker. The hull is made from a solid block of wood and painted white below the waterline with the upperworks finishe
1709
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Warship; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of a 60-gun two-decker ship of the line (circa 1715), built in ‘bread and butter’ fashion. The label reads ‘P/ 21a/ Ship of 60 guns, about 1715(?). Catalogued (1923) und
1715
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Britannia (1719); Warship; First rate; 100-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block model of the ‘Britannia’ (1719), a 100-gun three-decker, first-rate ship of the line. Scale: 1:48. A block model of the first rate 100-gun ship Britannia (1719) made entirel
1719
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Falkland (1720); Warship; Fourth rate; 50 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of the Falkland (1720) a 50 gun two-decker third-rate ship of the line. The model is made of wood in the bread-and-butter fashion and painted white below th
1720
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Edinburgh (1721),; Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Edinburgh’ (1721), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The name ‘Edinburgh’ appears on starboard broadside. The model has the dimension
1721
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Kent (1724); Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Kent’ (1724), a 70-gun, two-decker, third-rate ship of the line. The model shows ‘Number 47’ on the starboard broadside, a previous catalogue numb
1724
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Ludlow Castle; Warship; Forth rate; 40-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Ludlow Castle’, a 40-gun, small two-decker. The name ‘Ludlow Castle’ is marked on the starboard broadside. The model’s dimensions are abou
1724
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Defence (1725); Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Defence’ (1725), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The name ‘Defence’ is marked on the starboard broadside and twice on deck. The dimensio
1725
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Lion (1725); Warship; Fourth rate; 50 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Lion’ (1725), a 50-gun, small two-decker. Regular parallel lines have been inscribed across the poop deck. The name ‘Lion’ is on port broadside a
1725
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Rippon; Warship; Fourth rate; 50 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Rippon’ (1725), a 50-gun small, two-decker. The name ‘Rippon’ appears on the port broadside below the waterline and is just visible beneath the paint
1725
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Ruby (1725); Fourth rate; 50 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Ruby’ (1725), a 50-gun, small two-decker. The model was believed to be of the ‘Ruby’, which was launched as a 50-gunner in 1708, but reclassified as a fif
1725
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Victory (1737); Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Scale: 1:48. A model of the Victory (1737) made entirely in wood, built from wood in layers based on waterlines, and painted in realistic colours. There is a marked division along the waterline, between the u
1725
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Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line (1725). The attached label reads ‘35C’ and ‘Ship of 70-guns about 1725’. Fourteen ships of this type were built under the Es
1725
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Falmouth; Warship; Forth rate; 50 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Falmouth’ (1729), a 50-gun, small two-decker. The name ‘Falmouth’ appears on the stern. This class of ship was 134 feet long, 26 feet broad, weighed
1729
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Princessa (1730),; Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Princessa’ (1730), a Spanish 70-gun, two-decker, third-rate ship of the line. The model is made to moulded beam. The name ‘Princessa’ is mar
1730
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Warship; Fourth rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of a third-rate, 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line (circa 1730). Eleven ships were made to the specifications of the 1719 Establishment, which this model represents. These vessels were 14
1730
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Worcester; Warship; Fourth rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Worcester’ (1735), a 60-gun, two-decker, third-rate ship of the line. The name ‘Worcester’ is on the starboard broadside. The dimensions are those
1733
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Elizabeth; Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block model of the ‘Elizabeth’ (1737), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The ‘Elizabeth’ was built to the 1733 Establishment. These vessels were built originally as 70s,
1734
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Deptford; Warship; Sixth rate; 24 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of the storeship ‘Deptford’ (1735), built in ‘bread and butter’ fashion. Measuring 124 feet along the gun deck by 33 feet in the beam and wit
1735
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Rippon; Warship; Fourth rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Rippon’ (1735), a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line. Like Anson’s ‘Centurion’, it was built to the modified 1719 Establishment as an intermedi
1735
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Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the 100-gun, three-decker ship of the line (1735). The model is decked. The only 100-gun first-rate built to the 1733 Establishment was the ill-fated ‘Victory’, which was be
1735
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Warship; Third rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A Georgian full hull model of a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line (circa 1735). The model is decked, equipped and rigged. The rigging is believed to be contemporary, with a small portion replaced in 1935. The m
circa 1735
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Augusta (1736); Warship; Fourth rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Augusta’ (1736), a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The name ‘Augusta’ appears on the starboard broadside. The ‘Augusta’ was
1736
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Princess Mary (1742); Warship; Fourth rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Princess Mary’ (1742), a 60-gun, two-decker, third rate ship of the line. The name ‘Princess Mary’ appears on the starboard broadside an
1737
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Preston(1742); Warship; Fourth rate; 50-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block model of the ‘Preston’ (1742), a 50-gun, small two-decker. The ‘Preston’ was launched at Plymouth in 1742 and hulked in 1748. It was built to the 1733 Establishme
1739
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Prince (1750); Warship; Second rate; 90-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block model of the ‘Prince’ (1750), a 90-gun, three-decker ship of the line. The number ‘51’ [previous catalogue number] is on a plaque on the starboard broa
1739
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Mars (1740); Warship; Fourth rate; 64guns. Scale: 1:96. Block model of the 'Mars' (1740), a French 64-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1740
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Rupert (1740); Warship; Fourth rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Rupert’ (1740), a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The model has dimensions very close to those of the Establishment of 1733 for 60-gun ships and was v
1740
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Warship; Sixth rate; 24 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of a 24-gun sixth-rate sloop (circa 1740). The model probably represents the design for the 1741 Establishment ships like the ‘Sheerness’, launched at Rotherhithe in 1743. They we
1740
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Grafton (1742); Warship; Third rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A builder’s block model of the ‘Grafton’ (1742), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The name ‘Grafton’ is marked on the stern. The name ‘Grafton’ sugg
1742
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Berwick (1743); Warship; 70-guns. Scale: 1:96. A block design model of the ‘Berwick’ (1743), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The name ‘Brunswick’ appears mistakenly on the starboard broadside. Its dimensions agree roughly wi
1743
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Canterbury (1744); Warship; Third rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the ‘Canterbury’ (1744), a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The number ‘41’ [former catalogue number] is on a plaque on the star
1744
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Hampton Court (1744); Warship; Third rate; 70-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Hampton Court’ (1744), a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The ‘Hampton Court’ was built to the 1741 Establishment. Although ships of
1744
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Magnanime(1744); Warship; French; Thirtd rate; 70 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the ‘Magnanime’ (1744), a French 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line. There is painted decoration on the stern along with the name, &lsqu
1744
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Ramillies (1749); Warship; Second rate; 90-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block model of the Second Rate ‘Ramillies’ (1749), a 90-gun, three-decker ship of the line. The number ‘6’ is on the port broadside. The gun ports are pai
1744
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Victory (1737); Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Baseboard for a contemporary full hull model of the Victory (1737), a 100-gun three-decker first-rate ship of the line.
Possibly about 1744
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Blenheim (1745); Warship; 60-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Blenheim’ (1745), a 60-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The number ‘28’ [previous catalogue number] is on a plaque on the starboard broadside. An accompa
1745
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Warship; Third rate; 70-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of a 70-gun, two-decker ship of the line (circa 1745). The dimensions are those of a 70-gun ship of the Establishment of 1746 and the ports are those of a ‘64’ of tha
1745
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Warship; Third rate; 74-guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of a 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line (circa 1780). The label reads ‘P’, ‘84A’ and ‘Ship of 74 guns, about 1780(?). Catalogued (1923) under No.45 as Neptune,
1745
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Centurion (1732); Warship; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A full hull model of the 60-gun warship Centurion (1732) made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings and painted in realistic colours. The hull is painted lead white below the waterline w
1747
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Newark(1747); Warship; Third rate; 80 guns. Scale: 1:48. Contemporary block design model of the 'Newark' (1747), an 80 gun three-decker ship of the line. The number ‘13’ is on a label on the starboard broadside. Decoration painted a
1747
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Warship; Third rate; 74-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of a 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line (circa 1747). An accompanying label reads, ‘Ship of 74 guns about 1747 one of the first English 74's, originally designed as a
1747
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Centurion (1732); Warship; Third rate; 60 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of the ‘Centurion’ (1732), a 60-gun two-decker ship of the line, painted to look like the Navy Board style. This model is quite rare since it has
1748
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Warship; Fifth rate; 44-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of a 44-gun small two-decker (circa 1750). An accompanying label reads ‘P’ and, ‘Ship of 40-44-guns, about 1750 (?) catalogued (1923) under No 10 as ”Ship
1750
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Bellona (1760); Warship; Third rate; 74 guns. Scale: 1:38.4 (5/16 inch to the foot). A model of the 74-gun ship Bellona (1760), made entirely in wood with wood, metal, and organic and inorganic material fittings and painted and varnished. The vessel is d
1759
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Phoenix(1759); Warship; Fifth rate; 44-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the fifth rate ‘Phoenix’ (1759), a 44-gun, small two-decker. The name ‘Phoenix’ is on the stern. The gun ports are painted on the side o
1759
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Essex (1760); Warship; Third rate; 64-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design of the third rate ‘Essex’ (1760), a 64-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The number ‘88’ is on the base. On the side of the hull are painted the c
1760
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HMS Victory (1765); Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary(?) half block design model of the HMS Victory (1765), a first rate, 100 gun three-decked ship of the line.
circa 1800-03(?)
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Victory (1765); Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Scale: 1:60. A model of H.M.S Victory (1765) made entirely in wood that has been painted in realistic colours with metal fittings. The vessel is shown in a launching cradle on a slipway. The hull is painted w
Mid-18th century
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Fighting vessel; Galley. Scale: Possibly 1:48. A model of a fighting galley (possibly 1770), possibly Russian, made entirely in wood which is unpainted apart from the wale, which is painted black. It has two lateen masts with set sails. The hull is made p
Possibly 1770
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Royal Dockyard at Deptford. Scale: 1:576. Topographic scenic model of the Royal Dockyard at Deptford, London (circa 1774). This model is one of a set six commissioned by Lord Sandwich for George III in 1773-74, showing the Royal Dockyards as they were at
1772 -1774
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Princess Royal (1773); Warship; Second rate; 90-guns. Scale: 1:60. A contemporary block design model of the second rate ‘Princess Royal’ (1773), a 90-gun, three-decker ship of the line. An accompanying plaque is inscribed ‘Princess Royal
1773
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Duke (1776); Warship; Second rate; 90-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the ‘Duke’ (1776), a 90-gun, three-decker ship of the line. The number ‘15’ is on the port broadside and the name ‘Duke’ is o
1776
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. Metal rectangular plaque with clipped corners for the half bow model in frame made in wood that has been polished.
1780
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. Scale: Unknown. A contemporary half bow model constructed plank on frame and made in wood that has been stained and polished. The model depicts the starboard three quarter bow and has been mounted to a rectangular oak backboard and secured to it along
1783
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Minerva (1780); Warship; Fifth rate; Frigate; 38 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull model 'Minerva' (1780), a 38-gun frigate, built in 'bread and butter' fashion, planked and finished in the Georgian style. Model is partially
1780
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Indefatigable (1784); Warship; Third rate; 64-guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary block design model of the 64-gun, two-decker ship of the line ‘Indefatigable’ (1784). The number ‘2’ is painted on the base. The hull is painted white
1784
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Royal Sovereign; Warship; First rate; 100 guns. Scale: 1:72. A contemporary Block model of the Royal Sovereign (1786), a 100 guns, first rate, three-decker ship of the line. Name "Royal Sovereign" on stern. Number "8" on starboard bro
1786
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Lifeboat(1790-1810); Service vessel; Lifeboat; Greathead type. A contemporary full hull model of a Greathead lifeboat, circa 1790, built plank on frame at a scale of 1:12. The hull is double-ended with a distinct curve or sheer in shape and built with cli
Circa 1789
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Caesar (1793); Warship; 80 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block model of the type often used in the design of ships, and later for exhibit at the naval museum in Somerset House in the Strand, London. The ‘Caesar’ was a rare example of a British-built,
1793
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'Mars', 74 guns. Scale: 1:48. Lifeboats from a block design model of the 'Mars' (1794), a 74 gun two-decker ship of the line.
1794
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Artois(1794); Warship; Frigate; 38 Guns. Scale: 1:48. A design block model of the ‘Artois’, a 38-gun frigate, built by Wells of Rotherhithe in 1794. The model is scenic, and is represented on a slipway, with complete with its launching flags.
1794
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Mars (1794); Warship; Third rate; 74 guns. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull block model of the 74-gun third-rate ship ‘Mars (1794), built in the solid form of ‘bread and butter’ construction. These rather robust and basic ‘blo
1794
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Seahorse (1794); Warship; Frigate; 38 guns. Scale: approximately 1:32. According to the writing on the side of the hull, this model was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew up at the Battle of the N
1798
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. Scale possibly 1:24. A midship sectional model showing a sliding keel (1795) complete with its case and winding mechanisms. The part of the casing located above the main deck has been painted red whilst the racheted cogs, handles and mounts are made i
1795
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Ville de Paris; Warship; First rate; 110 guns. Scale: 1:48. A block design model of the ‘Ville de Paris’ (1795), a 110-gun, three-decker ship of the line. Despite the name, the ‘Ville de Paris’ was not a French prize but was built
1795
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Washington (1795); Warship: Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. A contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line. The model is decked and equipped. Two plaques read ‘Washington Dutch 74 gun ship
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Main topmast for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Bowsprit for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Fighting top for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Fighting top for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Fighting top for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Fore topgallant for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Fore topmast for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Fore topsail yard for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Foremast for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Main topgallant for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Main topsail yard for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Mainmast for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Mainmast main yard for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Mainmast main yard studding sail for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Mainmast yard for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Mizzen mast for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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Washington (1795); Warship:Dutch; 74 guns. Scale: 1:41. Mizzen topsail yard for a contemporary dividing full hull model of the Washington (1797), a Dutch 74-gun, two-decker ship of the line.
1797
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Capstan support from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Capstan support from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Hatch coambing from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Hatch coambing from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Hatch cover from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew up
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Polythene bag with 7 various parts from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orien
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Seat with staircase from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Scale: approximately 1:32. Seat with staircase from a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which
1798
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'Seahorse’, 38-gun frigate, 1794. Stand for a model which, according to the writing on the side of the hull, was made from part of the mainmast of the French flagship ‘L’Orient’ which blew up at the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
1798
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Foudroyant (1798); Warship; Second rate; 80 Guns. Scale: 1:48. A block model of the ‘Foudroyant’ (1798), an 80-gun, two-decker ship of the line. A block model was much simpler to make than the typical Georgian model of the period, and therefor
1798
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'Prueba' (1800); Warship; Frigate; 38 guns. Scale: 1:48. A model of the starboard side of 'Prueba' (1800), a 38 gun warship made entirely in wood and painted in realistic colours. The hull below the waterline is painted brown and black
1800
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a boring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components. There is a piece of wood from which the block is to be made which has been cut to the proper size by a sawing machine. Two drills work
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a coaking machine made entirely in metal. The machine is supported on three architectural brass columns and three smaller columns above. The frame is made of brass and the working components are made in brass and steel. The
About 1801
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