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Half Model of a 20-Gun Sloop of War

anonymous · c. 1780 - c. 1820 · wood (plant material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Half-model (starboard side) of a three-master, the hull closed above the oak planks. Ten gunports indicated on one deck, which is closed. Twisted stern, closed hollow wale and closed stern gallery, decorated with carving of vines and a weapon trophy with a rosette; no quarter gallery; straight rudder with square rudder head. Stem and stern rise slightly at both ends, one oak plank. Framed with round spars.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

ship model builder's model half model

Credit lineHalf Model of a 20-Gun Sloop of War. c. 1780 - c. 1820. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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