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LicenseModel of Launch for landing troops, George III, with figures
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Model of Launch for landing troops, George III, with figures
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Model, scale 1:24, of Launch for landing troops, George III, with figures c. 1780, by Fred Beard and Reginald John (Jack) Read, Peterborough, England, 1930. The contemporary model represents a clincher-built launch with removable seating to adapt it for the transport of horses. In terms of the figures, seamen and troops, they occupy their allotted positions. 20 seamen each manning an oar with a commanding officer comprise the naval personnel, while a detachment of troops forms the landing party.
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1938-627
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and paint
- Measurements:
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with stand: 168 mm x 475 mm x 390 mm,
- type:
- watercraft and warship
- credit:
- Ihlee, Frederick Charles
