Model of the 84-gun ship of the line Neptune Model of an 84-gun ship of the line, Truss model of the hull, cut in length. The model is fully fired and extremely detailed. Seventy-six cannons and carronades have been preserved, the model has ninety-six gun ports spread over three decks. Five levels: cow bridge with locally lower levels, lower deck, intermediate deck, closed box and half deck with covered pit, upper campaign with two oval roses, all shot at with doors, stairs, cupboards, cages etc. The figurehead is a crowned walking man (Neptune), the galleon is decorated with sea attributes
Model of the 84-gun ship of the line Neptune Model of an 84-gun ship of the line, Truss model of the hull, cut in length. The model is fully fired and extremely detailed. Seventy-six cannons and carronades have been preserved, the model has ninety-six gun ports spread over three decks. Five levels: cow bridge with locally lower levels, lower deck, intermediate deck, closed box and half deck with covered pit, upper campaign with two oval roses, all shot at with doors, stairs, cupboards, cages etc. The figurehead is a crowned walking man (Neptune), the galleon is decorated with sea attributes and has eight conveniences, the jibs are decorated and have lion masks. The ship has a round aft ship with wulf with two gates and a two-story fence with carvings of tendrils, corner figures and the national coat of arms, side galleries of two floors. Straight rudder with square rudder king and a brass rudder pin with retainer, no slider carriage, troughs through which the handlebar bar is guided to the steering wheel on the half deck. The model is equipped with a double anchor bet, a triple capstan, six pumps at the large mast, a large brass galley and outside all rests and damsel blocks. Inside, cross-linking (Soetermeer's system) can be distinguished. The sheer runs up to both ends, two barkwoods and one deerwood. Peaked trusses. The lower parts of the masts have been added to the model. Scale 1:25, Neptune (ship), King of the Netherlands (ship), Rijkswerf Rotterdam, 1837 - 1842, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), bronze (metal), ivory, rope, h 78 cm × l 273 cm × w 70 cm × w 141 kg
Size: 7146px × 5359px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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