Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull model of the ‘Winchelsea’ (circa 1764) a frigate of 32 guns. The model is partially decked, fully planked on the starboard side, with exposed frames on the port side. This model is one of…
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Curator's pick: George III's ship models
Created: 31.03.11
When John Montagu became First Lord of the Admiralty in 1771, one of his priorities was to get King George III more interested in the Royal Navy. Lord Montagu organised visits to the Dockyards and to the Fleet, and he also commissioned models to be made for the exclusive use of the King and his eldest son. He knew that models would appeal to the King’s enquiring mind and love of craftsmanship. No expense was spared on these models, all made by artisans working in the Royal Dockyards. They are of the highest quality and attention to detail, indeed, all fit for a King. (John Graves, NMM Curator of Ship Models)
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circa 1772-7742
Scale: 1:48. A contemporary half full hull and half skeleton model of the Royal George (1756), a first rate, 100-gun three-decker ship of the line, built in the Georgian style. The model is partially decked and has the name Royal…
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circa 1770109
Scale: 1:48. A contemporary ful hull skeleton model of the Intrepid (1770), a third rate 64 gun two-decker ship of the line. Numerous hand written labels attached to inner and outer surfaces of frame identifying specific parts. The ‘Intrepid’ model…
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1772 - 1774M1964-35
Scale: 1:480. A model of HM Dockyard Portsmouth as it appeared in 1774, made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings and painted in realistic colours. The model shows all the principal dockyard buildings, and their relative positions…
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circa 17742576
Topographic model of the Royal Dockyard at Sheerness, Kent, in about 1774. This model is one of a set six commissioned by Lord Sandwich for George III in 1773-74, showing the Royal Dockyards as they were at the time. As…
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1772 - 17742578
Scale: 1:480. A model of HM Dockyard Plymouth as it appeared in 1774, made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings and painted in realistic colours. The model shows all the principle dockyard buildings and structures and a…
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1772-17742577
Scale: 1:480. A realistically painted model of Chatham Dockyard as it appeared in 1774, made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings. A section of the River Medway is shown depicted in blue/green paint with dark grey foreshore.…
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circa 17722361
Scale: Unknown. A model of the mainmast, yards, and spars of a first rate warship circa 1745. The component parts are stored in a bespoke fitted travelling case which is divided into four sections, the lid of which is secured…
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1772 -17742581
Scale: 1:576. Topographic scenic model of the Royal Dockyard at Deptford, London (circa 1774). This model is one of a set six commissioned by Lord Sandwich for George III in 1773-74, showing the Royal Dockyards as they were at the…