Grosse Yacht

by Heinz Schiller
Member since 12-Mar-1977

Build Type: Scratch

Era: 1400-1700

Length Range: 040-80 feet (12-24m)

Model Material: Wood

Model Type: Static

Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail

Scale: 1:200

Subject Type: Vessel→ Pleasure / Sport→ Luxury

About the Vessel

The master shipwright G.C. Peckelhering built the Grosse Jacht (also called “Golden Yacht”) in Kolberg in 1678-1679. It served as a prototype for the construction of other ships for Prince William III of Orange.

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Model of Die Grosse Yacht
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