Scale: 1:24. A contemporary full hull model of a troopboat (1758) complete with a full complement consisting of 20 sailors rowing and 46 Marines, including a drummer. At this scale, the hull measures 36 feet in length by about 10 feet in the beam and would have an approximate tonnage of 12 burden. It has been built in clinker fashion with a round bow and a square transom stern, with the lower planking varnished and the sheer strakes painted in red and black.

The troopboats were carried in specially adapted transports hired by the Admiralty, and could be partially dismantled so that they would nest on top of each other for easy storage. They were used for landing soldiers on enemy shores, in particular the French coast in 1758 and also at the capture of Havana and St Lucia. A half-pound swivel-gun mounted on the bow gave added protection when going ashore under fire.

This model is one of a set of four troopboat models on loan from Greenwich Hospital (SLR0499, SLR2538, SLR2539).