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Description: | Scale:Unknown. A full hull model of a Maltese Goza made entirely from either cast or sheet silver metal. The double-ended hull is fitted with high stem and stern posts to which is rigged a rudder with tiller at the stern and a running bowsprit over the bow. Internally, it is partially decked at the bow and stern and it is fitted with frames, bottomboards, two mast thwarts and removable washstrakes with provisions for four pairs of oars. The two masts are rigged with tall and raking lateen yards to which the sails are bent on or lashed. The whole model is mounted on a carved wooden ecliptically shaped base with an ebonised finish. Box label reads "J.H.Black, Esq., Pixham, The Glade, Kingswood, Surrey.".
CA: AAB.
caption: Silver Full Hull Model
caption: Silver Full Hull Model, Bow 3/4
caption: Silver Full Hull Model, Stern 1/4 | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | full hull ship models | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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