Model (unrigged), of a mortar launch (1800) with carronade

Made:
1930-1938 in Peterborough
maker:
Fred Beard
Model (unrigged) of a launch with carronade, 1800 Model (unrigged) of a launch with carronade, 1800 Model (unrigged) of a launch with carronade, 1800

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Model (unrigged) of a launch with carronade, 1800
Science Museum Group Collection
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Model (unrigged) of a launch with carronade, 1800
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model (unrigged) of a launch with carronade, 1800
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model (unrigged), scale 1:24, of a mortar launch (1800), fitted for 16 oars and a small sail (neither present), made by Mr Freddy Beard and Mr Read - employees of the donor, Mr F.C. Ihlee, Peterborough, Peterborough, England, 1930-1938. A carvel-built vessel, it has a maximum beam and aft, to accommodate the buoyancy needed to support the mortar mounted on a specially constructed platform at the stern.

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1938-638
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 124 mm x 524 mm x 170 mm,
type:
model - representation
credit:
Frederick Charles Ihlee