/internal/media/dispatcher/1617/fullMMM 000418Model of HMS Vanguard (1787)Models / Scale Models20th century00Norman SummersNorman SummersHMS 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. 87cm x 62cmMalta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection7468-9830345340Ship Model; Rigging ModelDavies, D. (n.d), "Fighting Ships: Ships of the Line 1793-1815", London: Constable.Heritage Malta168Wood, paint and cordage, built-up. Assembled from pre-fabricated parts by Norman Summers.1:100