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Full hull model
Full hull model of a launch (circa 1831), fitted with lifting gear. Used in conjunction with diving bells for the recovery of treasure from the wreck of the 'Thetis' (1817), a 46 gun frigate. Model is decked and equipped. See Accessories field for detachable parts (Block and tackle have not been seen during the Collections Inventory Project (2001-2004)). One of a series of six models; see SLR0687, SLR0689, SLR0690, SLR0691 and SLR1806.
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Object Details
| ID: | SLR0688 |
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| Collection: | Ship models |
| Type: | Full hull model |
| Display location: | Display - Voyagers |
| Vessels: | Thetis (1817) |
| Date made: | circa 1831 |
| Exhibition: | Voyagers |
| People: | Dickinson, Thomas; Dickinson, Thomas |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall model: 130 x 295 x 75 mm; Base: 41 x 182 x 61 mm |
| Parts: | Full hull model |