Fishing vessel; Passenger/cargo vessel; Gozo

Scale:Unknown. A full hull model of a Maltese Gozo made entirely from either cast or sheet silver metal. The double-ended hull is fitted with high stem and stern posts to which is rigged a rudder with tiller at the stern and a running bowsprit over the bow. Internally, it is partially decked at the bow and stern and it is fitted with frames, bottomboards, two mast thwarts and removable washstrakes with provisions for four pairs of oars. The two masts are rigged with tall and raking lateen yards to which the sails are bent on or lashed. The whole model is mounted on a carved wooden elliptically shaped base with an ebonised finish. Box label reads "J.H.Black, Esq., Pixham, The Glade, Kingswood, Surrey.".

Object Details

ID: SLR1303
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model; Plated model; Rigged model; Sails set
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 96 x 178 x 33 mm; Base: 20 x 150 x 72 mm
Parts: Fishing vessel; Passenger/cargo vessel; Gozo