Warship; French
Scale:Unknown. A contemporary full hull and rigged model of a French two-decker ship of the line (circa 1800). Prisoner of war work. Model is decked, equipped and rigged. Represents the 'Temeraire' however, due to being prisoner of war work, doubt remains whether it is really identifiable with that ship. Two cords from the stern operate to run the guns in and out. Flag is packed between two pieces of card. In a polythene bag - 2 booms, 5 gun carriages, forecastle, bulwalks and taff rail.
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Object Details
ID: | SLR0620 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Full hull model; Rigged model; Plank-on-frame |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | Circa 1800 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
Measurements: | Overall model and base: 415 x 448 x 220 mm |