by Stewart Winn
Member since 13-Nov-2010
Build Type: Kit→ G. K. Modellbau
Country: England / United Kingdom
Era: 1700-1815
Length Range: 080-125 feet (24-38m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Scale: 1:50
Subject Type: Vessel→ Naval and Privateer→ Wooden Navy→ Sloop-of-War
This was the first of a long line of British royal yachts. It was built in Amsterdam and given to King Charles II in 1660 to celebrate the restoration of the Monarchy. This is a plank-on-frame model which permited the modeling of interior details of the cabin and hold.
