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GOLDEN HIND MODEL
required over 100 hours to build
MODEL INFO
Plank on bulkhead construction a painstaking process - each individual plank is added to the hull one at a time Built with rare, high quality woods The model rests on a CUSTOM MADE BASE Hand stitched canvas sails. metal /wood carved anchors individualLY machined brass cannons ! Significant deck detail extensively detailed & authentic hand tied rigging
To build the prototype ship, extensive research was undertaken using various sources such as museums, drawings, copies of original plans this same care and authenticity is extended to the model on offer here
HISTORICAL NOTE
Starting in December 1577 Sir Francis Drake took the Golden Hind on a 3 year journey around the world
Synonymous with the man & an age where we were truly great britain not the united kingdom
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