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Model of ‘Nina’ Ship
Specifications
Model of ‘Nina’ Ship
Category
Transportation
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents - Model
Keyword
Object Origin
Museum of Science and Industry Model Shop
1931
2016
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: 1/48 scale model of small caravel style trade ship. Wood hull with horizontal and vertical brackets attached along each side; two vertical masts with triangular off-white fabric sails; one angled mast on stern with small triangular sail; rigging and ladders strung between masts and ship; anchor on each side of bow attached to ropes through holes just behind prow. Thirteen (13) painted metal scale human figures adhered to model: one (1) on prow, t...
Measurements: Object:
Height: 19.75 in, Length: 18.5 in, Width: 8 in
Credit
Produced by Museum, 31.388
Display Status
On Exhibit
Model of ‘Nina’ Ship
About: Model of ‘Nina’ Ship
About: Model of ‘Nina’ Ship
This is a 1/48 scale model of the Niña, one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. The Niña was one of the three ships that Christopher Columbus used during his historic voyage to the New World. Officially named Santa Clara, the Niña was a caravel, a small, fast ship designed for long voyages across the ocean which could also navigate shallow waters. It was the smallest of Columbus’ fleet and was commanded by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón.After Columbus’ first journey, the Niña continued to be used for further exploration of the Americas under the Spanish. Despite its smaller size, the ship was reliable, and it made several trips between Spain and the Americas. While the exact fate of the Niña remains a mystery, it is remembered as an integral part of Columbus’ expeditions during the era of trans-oceanic exploration.
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