Bude; Warship

Scale: Unknown. A model of the Bude made entirely of wood with metal fittings, partly painted in realistic colours with painted and drawn fittings and details. The hull, superstructure and many of the fittings are painted pale grey with a narrow black stripe at the waterline. The decks are unpainted. There is a single gun mounted forward. Superstructure fittings include a bridge, radio mast, a single funnel with a black top and two boats. There is a smaller mast aft. There are two rows of portholes painted along the side of the hull. Vessel details are inscribed on the underside of the model.

Object Details

ID: SLR2813.34
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: 20 mm x 56 mm x 9 mm
Parts: Waterline model