32-foot Open Boat, La Patience, Georgian or Prisoner of War Style Model

Object Name
Category
Ship Models
Date
c. 1800
Medium
wood, varnished; copper alloy fittings
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.106376
Location
AGO, Gallery 007 Thomson Ship Models, Case 16

Dimensions

Overall (without pedestal): 5 x 7.1 x 31 cm (1 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 12 3/16 in.)

Description

Scale 1:24; fitted with carronade on a circular sliding base; carvel hull construction; six swivel guns on posts; shot stored under the hinged seating at the stern; tiller steering; can be rowed or sailed

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