Sectional model; Midship model; Frame model
Scale: Unknown. A sectional model depicting the midship frame and keel of a warship (circa 1814). The model shows the old plan of framing men-of-war with singular chocks at the beads and heels of the timbers which was in use prior to 1814. The model is made in wood, and stained and varnished a dark brown colour. Seven floor frames are shown together with the keel and the side of the hull shows three gun ports - two on the main deck and one on the gun deck. The keel is marked "37" and "C2".
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Object Details
ID: | SLR2297 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Sectional model; Midship model; Frame model |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | circa 1814 |
People: | South Kensington Museum |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
Measurements: | Overall model: 496 x 242 x 462 mm |