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Thank you Morgan;

 

That is a really interesting picture. My immediate reaction is that it is 17th century, for two reasons:

 

Firstly, the underside of the floor timbers have notches in each timber for the limber passage.

Secondly, the futtocks appear to stop short of the keel, which is strongly indicative also. However, more photos would make it clearer. I will see if I can contact the chap who took the pictures.

 

The closeness of the timbers would also seem to indicate a warship, although I would not state that with any certainty.

 

I don't think it is a particularly large vessel, as the outer planking appears to be quite thin: 2-3 inches. 

 

All the best,

 

Mark P

Previously built models (long ago, aged 18-25ish) POB construction. 32 gun frigate, scratch-built sailing model, Underhill plans.

2 masted topsail schooner, Underhill plans.

 

Started at around that time, but unfinished: 74 gun ship 'Bellona' NMM plans. POB 

 

On the drawing board: POF model of Royal Caroline 1749, part-planked with interior details. My own plans, based on Admiralty draughts and archival research.

 

Always on the go: Research into Royal Navy sailing warship design, construction and use, from Tudor times to 1790. 

 

Member of NRG, SNR, NRS, SMS

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