Unknown Third Rate, two-decker (circa 1770s)

Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the bow, headrails, trail-board and figurehead for an unknown Third Rate two-decker (circa 1770s).

The full-length figurehead depicts a Greco-Roman warrior holding a ‘parma’ (circular shield) in his outstretched left hand, and a short sword over his shoulder in his right hand. A stylised plumed helmet obscures the face. The warrior is wearing a patterned ‘cuirass’ (breastplate) and long ‘pteruges’ (skirt of leather or fabric strips) over his tunic to protect his upper legs. He has a sandal on his right foot (and presumably on the left, which cannot be seen in the illustration).

The trail-board consists of the spoils of war, including swords, helmets and a standard with a laurel wreath hanging from it. A reclining nude young herald is holding the standard and blowing a trumpet.

Object Details

ID: DIC0030
Type: Technical drawing
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1770s; circa 1770-1779
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 187 mm x 253 mm
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