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Sailing brig 'Marie Sophie' (1879) Long Caption: Scale: 1:48. A full hull plank on frame 'working' model of the cargo brig 'Marie Sophie' (1879) complete with sails, the whole of which is mounted on keel blocks on a slipway. The detail and quality of this model is exceptional bearing in mind it was originally built as a ballasted sailing model. The hull has simulated copper sheathing as well as the newly introduced 'Plimsoll Line' amidships, a safety feature introduced by Samuel Plimsoll designed to stop the overloading of the hull with cargo. When the model was eventually 'retired' from its working life, all of the working fittings both inside the hull and modifications to the rigging were removed. It was then refitted and partially re-rigged as a static exhibition model. Credit line: We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library. Object: SLR1094 Artist: Max T. Davey Date: circa 1980 Medium: wood; organic: cotton; metal: brass; metal: copper; paint; coating: varnish Size: 770 mm x 1058 mm x 273 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.