L2454-002

Third rate warship 'Mars' (1794), 74 guns Long Caption: Scale: 1:48. A contemporary full hull and rigged model of the 'Mars' (1794), a 74 gun, third rate two decker ship of the line. An amateur-made model, sailor’s work and is decked, equipped and rigged. The RUSI catalogue entry reads 'the model, built previous to the construction of the actual ship, was given to Mr W. J. Huggins by King William IV, who commanded him to paint some pictures of the battle of Trafalgar.' Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: SLR0577 Artist: unknown Date: before 1794 Medium: wood; cotton; brass; paint; varnish Size: Overall: 1321 mm x 1830 mm x 711 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.