Sectional model; Beam

Scale: Unknown. Sectional model of a ship's side with a deck beam secured by a metal knee made of wood and metal. The exterior is made up of individul planks which have been pinned to five frames internally using both metal and wooden fastenings. There is the remains of a metal shroud plate? on the exterior. Internally a section of planking is missing above and below the deck beam as well as another deck beam which is also missing. The deck beam which has been bevelled on its lower edges is secured by a standard lodging knee which is complete with a vertical support at right angles to the waterline.

Object Details

ID: SLR2318
Collection: Ship models
Type: Sectional model; Beam
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 145 mm x 190 mm x 160 mm