Korean turtle ship
Geobukseon, invented by Admiral Yi in 1592, is the world's first ironclad ship. It is said that his subordinate commander Na Dae-yong play a major role in building the ship as a dopyeonsu(head carpenter). Geobukseon, which could accomodate a crew of 130 to 150, had two stories inside: some fo them can row it with oars and put loads on board in the first; others can fire guns and arrows at the enemy in the second. Its roof was covered with a great number of iron spikes to prevent the enemy from boarding. Sixteen oars and two sails were equipped for good mobility(about 11 knots per hour). There were two main gates, each in the front and the rear, along with four small emergency gates built on the top. Smoke could be emitted for a smoke screen to disorder the enemy from the dragon-shaped front part(mouth) of the ship.
HMS Racehorse
The HMS Racehorse is a scale model reproduction of a ketch strengthened by the British for Arctic exploration which also had the ability to withstand the pressures of large mounted mortars and were referred to as "Bomb vessels", the Racehorse together with similar vessels was used during the wars with Russia. Nelson served as midshipman on a similar ship to this model.
HMS President
The HMS President is a fine model of a typical light frigate built in Britain in the early 1700’s. These ships were very fast and manoeuvrable and helped to give English supremecy of the seas during these troubled timeOne of the numerous light frigates constructed between 1730 and 1760 and build in keeping with the tight economic conditions imposed by the almost continuous wars of the period
Dutch Naval Gunboat
This Dutch Naval gun boat took part in the bombardment of Antwerp against the Belgian insurgents.
The captain G. Van Speyk refused to surrender himself or his ship he blew her, together with the crew, from the water on February 5th. 1831. After this tragic event similar vessels were used in 1833
Armed launch 1803
This model is an exact reproduction of a 10 meters long armed launch, which was used by the different navies during the 19th century.
These launches were armed with naval guns of different calibre and type; in the bow section a cannon or carronade was installed while in the stern two more light, small cannons were placed to be aimed by hand.
Usually, these boats were employed in coastal patrols or in escort services but, also demonstrated their wartime capacity in surprise actions attacking craft in difficulty or anchored or at roadstead. Due to their remarkable manoeuvrability, they were also in great numbers employed during landing actions, preceeding the main fleet which moved slower and was more vulnerable.
The bow cannon, placed on a wooden structure, attached to the first benches, slid back and forth, recoiling on two slits made on the two carrying guides and was manoeuvred by two forward and aft placed tackles. The marksman occupied himself to raise the cannon while the helmsman was responsible to align the bow at the target.
Mast and sail during the surprise actions were lowered on the benches to proceed and use the oars and to delay
Chinese Pirate Junk
Typical Chinese boat, generally used in the Oriental seas as a cargo boat.
The last thing a clipper ship, loaded with tea and spices, wanted to see was a Chinese Pirate Junk bristling with cannons coming his way. Junks such as this dotted the rivers and harbors of China and Hong Kong, and it was impossible to tell whether they belonged to merchants or pirates until it was too late
HMS Shine
The HMS Shine is a superb model of an English cutter built in 1712 at the Bermuda shipyards. The second mast was a later addition to increase sail power and speed up the commercial connections with the East Indies.
American Gunboat - ARROW
This model represents a gunboat galley of the American fleet. These galleys made a very important contribution to the American victory. Small but heavily armed, They were extremely agile vessels and made possible extremely rapid manoeuvers. Equipped with a cannon and a carronade, this gunboat is extremely interesting for its profile and for its sails, which show a marked Mediterranean influence
Red Dragon
For centuries huge fleets of ocean going junks plied the rivers, seas and harbours of the far East, from Singapore to Northern China. They transported supplies and timber and Were often armed with cannons for which reason they were menace to the merchant
Clippers transporting tea and spices who could never be sure until it was too late Whether they were merchant or pirates. The RED DRAGON was one of those famous Junks with it’s 4 cannons. It’s sailcloth roof, It’s extra large rudder and the symbolic
Animals painted on the bulwarks and the transom.
Sciabecco Francese XEBEC
Direct descedant of the Greek “Dromone”, which dated back to the 12th Century, the XebecRepresents one of the fastest ships developed by the French for the many battles foughtAgainst the Saracens.
Swift 1805
Virginia pilot boats were used extensively on the Chesapeake and evolved into the famed Baltimore clippers.
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