Royal George (1756); Warship; First rate; 100 guns

Scale: 1:48. A contemporary half full hull and half skeleton model of the Royal George (1756), a first rate, 100-gun three-decker ship of the line, built in the Georgian style. The model is partially decked and has the name Royal George painted on the counter of the stern. The starboard hull shows plank on frame while the port side is unplanked to show the internal construction and layout, including numerous fittings such as galley stoves, capstans and cabin furnishings.

Object Details

ID: SLR0336
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model; Plank-on-frame; Frame model
Display location: Display - Atlantic Gallery
Creator: Burroughs, Thomas
Vessels: Royal George (1756)
Date made: Circa 1772-77
People: King William IV
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection
Measurements: Overall model: 440 mm x 1400 mm x 340 mm x 17 kg
Parts: Royal George (1756); Warship; First rate; 100 guns