Model of a 74-Gun Ship of the Line

Construction model, vertically cut lengthwise, the halves supported on props on a base plate. Frame model without skin or planking, intended to show the differences in construction between cross-bracing according to Sir Robert Seppings (port side) and Cornelis Soetermeer (starboard side). In Soetermeer's system, the tension members of Seppings' cross-bracing are omitted from the hold and replaced by metal strips outside on the frames under the skin. On the port side, the bow has only vertical filling pieces; on the starboard side, horizontal bands are attached. Round stern with wale and stern of two stories, without details or side galleries. Ninety-six gunports distributed over three decks. Five decks: cow bridge deck, lower, intermediate, upper, and upper quarterdeck: lower and intermediate decks have diagonal bracing in the web; deck beams of all decks except the cow bridge are supported by brass knees. The bow rises slightly at both ends, no barkwood or deerwood.