Royal/ceremonial vessel (1690)

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Royal/ceremonial vessel (1690) Long Caption: Scale: 1:32. A contemporary full hull model of a yacht, possibly royal (circa 1690). The model is built plank on frame in the Navy Board style and is decked and rigged with the sails (modern) set. It is flying three flags: union on the jackstaff, royal standard on the mainmast and ensign on the ensign staff. It was re-rigged at the Science Museum in the early 1930s with its original spars. The sails and flags were added. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, UK Object: SLR0378 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1690 Medium: fruitwood; brass; mica; paint; gilt; varnish Size: 1035 mm x 1280 mm x 400 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.