Sectional model; Beam

Scale: Unknown. Sectional model showing a method of securing a deck beam to the ship's side with iron supports made from wood and metal and varnished. The exterior consists of three varnished planks which have been pinned to eight wooden frames. The interior of the model is complete with a wooden deck beam which is secured to the ship's side with a traditional steamed hanging knee, both of which are reinforced with three metal knees which are made from lead and painted black. Both the knee and the beam are fastened throughout with metal bolts which secure them to the ship's side as well as to each other. The inside of the model is also complete with four ceiling planks, the middle two of which have a gunport painted in black on them.

Object Details

ID: SLR2314
Collection: Ship models
Type: Sectional model; Beam
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall model: 235 mm x 230 mm x 280 mm