Model of HMS Vanguard (1787)

Creator Norman Summers

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Models

Object TypeShip Model; Rigging Model

Registration NumberMMM 000418

DescriptionHMS Vanguard was a 74-gun ship-of-the-line of the Royal Navy. In December 1797, Viscount Horatio Nelson was appointed to take command of HMS Vanguard and despatched to the Mediterranean, commanding seven ships in pursuit of a French squadron intent on capturing Malta and Egypt.
Technique

Wood, paint and cordage, built-up. Assembled from pre-fabricated parts by Norman Summers.

Dimensions87cm x 62cmScale

1:100

Published ReferencesDavies, D. (n.d), "Fighting Ships: Ships of the Line 1793-1815", London: Constable.

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