Full hull model; Block model; Rigged model; Sails set; Baseboard

Baseboard for the full hull model of a merchant ship (circa 1580) for transporting cargo. Model is decked, equipped and fully rigged with sails set. It is inscribed with the makers initials and date ''F.C.F.N.F 1949' on keel, and a coat of arms depicted on stern. The baseboard was originally painted black. The cradle supporting the bow has been moved closer to the cradle supporting the stern. The original holes have then been filled and all but the bottom of the baseboard repainted turquoise.

Object Details

ID: SLR0326.1
Type: Full hull model; Block model; Rigged model; Sails set; Baseboard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 482 mm x 138 mm
Parts: Merchant vessel; Passenger/cargo vessel (circa 1580) (Full hull model; Block model; Rigged model; Sails set)
  • Full hull model; Block model; Rigged model; Sails set; Baseboard (SLR0326.1)