Model Dutch Ship "Friesland" - All Handmade - Fully Assembled

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Model Dutch Ship "Friesland" - All Handmade - Fully Assembled
“The Friesland Dutch Ship” was a second rank vessel with 80 guns built around 1663. This  is a museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED model.
Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships.
The model measures 37” long, 35” high and 11” wide.
This Friesland model has distinctive two tone colors wood on the hull. It also features plank on frame, three decks, and two rows of cannons on each side of the ship. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched unfurled sail made of fine linen. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are stationed cannons, an authentic hand-built lifeboat with ribs and planks, wooden cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral’s quarter on stern with beautiful handcrafted metal lanterns, statues, and ornaments.
This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate.
Ship’s History
The Friesland was a part of the Great Fleet of the United Province of Holland. It was built with 80 guns around 1663 and consisted of 1700 units. In 1672 it sided with 77 vessels under De Ruyters command and took part in the battle of Solebay with the Allied Anglo-French forces. The ship whose hull w
as carved out of wood is particularly noted for the refinements on her poop deck decorations and her superstructure.
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