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Model of ‘Falmouth’ Ship

Specifications

Model of ‘Falmouth’ Ship

Category

Transportation

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents - Model

Object Origin
Model Builder:

Craven, Frederic A.

Date Built:

1931

Date Original design:

c. 1752

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: 1/48 scale model trade ship. Wood hull built to appear submerged in water and listing slightly to port; multiple cannons and hatches in sides just below rail; three (3) masts with trapezoidal fabric sails; angled prow with two (2) unfurled sails; wood planed multi-tiered deck; sits on light green transparent plexiglass with cutout in shape of hull to represent water.

Materials:

wood

fabric

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 32.5 in, Length: 47 in, Depth: 19 in

Credit

Museum Purchase, 32.112

Display Status

On Exhibit

Model of ‘Falmouth’ Ship

About: Model of ‘Falmouth’ Ship

About: Model of ‘Falmouth’ Ship

This is a model of the British ship named HMS Falmouth. Built in England in 1752, the English East India Company operated this ship in its monopoly trade between Britain and the East Indies. Although Falmouth carried freight such as tea, salt, indigo dye, and opium, it was sailed in the manner of a Royal Navy frigate, or warship.

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