Golden Hind (ex-Pelican) by Baker - FINISHED - scale 1/45 - Galleon late 16th century
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Scale of the model and probable dimensions of the ship
Internet Links ship building 16th century
http://www.maritimearchaeology.dk/downloads/MA Thesis_Alexiou.pdf
http://www.maritimearchaeology.dk/downloads/Furring in light of 16th century ship design_web.pdf
http://www.maritimearchaeology.dk/downloads/Full thesis bates.pdf
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/Theses/pdf-files/Steere-MA2004.pdf
http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/media/uploads/trabalhosdearqueologi
Small point, Patrick: most model hull reconstructions of this time are too deep at the stern. The transom's lowest point should be just under the waterline. If it's any lower, then the rudder action is impaired as water won't flow past the upper rudder properly. Check the Baker drawings.
