Ship model  English bomb ketch GLORY of 1760

Scale 1 : 60, length 76 cm, width 27 cm, height 67 cm
More photos: of entire ship, of details. Click on the photos for high resolution pictures!
Price 2200 Euro, plus transport cost 

Development of the bomb ketch ship type

The use of mortars as ships' artillery came up in 17th century. Bomb ketches were difficult to sail, as there were large mortars on the foredeck in place of the fore-mast. To withstand the recoil of the cannons with their heavy projectiles, the bomb ketches had to have a massive and firm hull, with sturdy beams supporting the deck from below.

The bomb ketch model,  photos, description and dimensions

This bomb ketch was built as a waterline model. The ship is on port tack in quartering wind. Please take your time to have a good look at the set of photos. There are several views of the entire ship model taken from all directions, and several closer views of hull, deck and rigging.  If you click on a photo you will get that photo in high resolution. Only these high resolution photographs show how much work and handicraft ability were put in the model.
Viewing the high resolution photos: If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox, press F11 to minimize navigation bars and have a larger screen with the photos. The high resolution photos are about 12 megapixel. So they are about 10 - 20  times larger than your 0.5 - 1.3 megapixel computer screen. Most browsers by default downsize the pictures to screen size, so you cannot see all the details of the ship models. To see the original resolution  move the mouse over the pictures and click on the magnifying lens.

This finely worked model is 1 : 60 scale. Much effort was put in showing intricate details of the ship. The model was built in the 1970s and has been diligently restored. Length is 76 cm, width 27 cm, height 67 cm.

Price of the ship model and transport

The price of the model is 2200 Euro, plus transport cost.

Transport: The ship model can be secured in a transport box. This way, delivery by truck or air cargo over long distances can be safely done.
If you live close by, picking up the model with your car may be a good way, too.

The ship model is available at my home in Recklinghausen.

Please contact me, if you are interested in the ship model. Here you find how to order a ship model and how the transport can be arranged.

Dr. Michael Czytko, Kuehlstr. 31, D-45659 Recklinghausen, Germany
Tel.  +49 2361 59757, Fax  +49 2361 29729, email:   michael.czytko@t-online.de .
If you come by car, it is easy to find my home.