H.M.Y. Britannia; Royal/ceremonial vessel; Yacht, Royal

Scale: Unknown. A model of the Royal Yacht Britannia made entirely of wood with metal fittings partly painted in realistic colours with painted and drawn fittings and details. The hull is painted dark blue with brick red at the waterline and a narrow yellow stripe running the entire length of the hull. The decks are all unpainted. The superstructure is painted white and the six ships' boats have dark blue hulls. Fittings include three masts and a single funnel painted yellow with a black top. Vessel details are inscribed on the underside of the model.

Object Details

ID: SLR2813.8
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sir Howard Kennard, Howard
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm x 121 mm x 17 mm
Parts: Waterline model