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HMS BELLONA
HMS Bellona was one of the most famous ships
of the British Navy.
Her design was so successful that it gave rise to two slightly modified classes
that eventually included over two dozen additional
ships-of-the-line.
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About the construction of the
HMS
Bellona
model:
- Built from scratch over
hundreds of hours by master artisans
- Constructed from official plans
- Double
plank-on-frame
construction (very
important)
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Copper-plated bottom:
individual copper pieces that were weathered unevenly to
create a realistic look (no paint, no fake lines.)
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Blackened metal cannons and wooden carriage.
Under the main deck, all guns are "real" guns which
have proper barrels and wooden carriages which sit on 2
real decks under the main deck. These
guns are not simple barrels inserted into a solid hull
like in a cheap model.
- Authentic extensive rigging system comprised of many
different sizes of rope and features numerous blocks and
deadeyes
- Full length masts and bowsprit per construction plans
- Beautiful three-dimensional stern gallery
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History
of
HMS Bellona tall ship:
The 74-gun ship Bellona formed the backbone of
the principal naval powers of Europe from the Seven
Years War (1756 - 1763) to the end of the Napoleonic
Wars (1815).
Right after her launch on 19 February 1760, Bellona
sailed to join the battle fleet to blockade Brest.
In August,
HMS Bellona was detached to patrol off the Tagus River in
Spain. While sailing with the frigate Brilliant,
she sighted the French 74-gun ship Courageux in company
with two frigates. The British ships pursued, and after
14 hours, caught up with the French ships and engaged,
the Brilliant attacking the frigates, and Bellona taking
on the Courageux. The frigates eventually got away, but
the Courageux struck her colors, and was taken into the Royal Navy.
In 1780, the important Bellona was coppered,
becoming one of the very first British ships to receive the
hull-protecting layer.
In 1780, Bellona captured the 44-gun Dutch ship
Princess Caroline.
In 1801, she served with legendary Nelson at the Battle of
Copenhagen, firing her cannons furiously despite having
grounded on a shoal.
HMS Bellona continued to serve in the North Sea and Bay of
Biscay until 1814 when she paid off for the last time
and was broken up. She served in the navy for over
50 years--a very long time for a wooden ship.
Bellona is also in Jack Aubrey's novel: "After his return to England aboard
the Surprise, Jack Aubrey is appointed as commodore to
command a squadron off the coast of West Africa, with
secret orders to proceed to Ireland later to intercept a
planned French invasion. As his flagship he is given the
74-gun line-of-battle ship HMS Bellona, with Thomas
Pullings as his flag captain."
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Dimensions and price of
the HMS Bellona
model:
42" long x 30" tall x 11.5 wide
$5,770
Shipping and insurance in the
contiguous US included.
Other places: $600 flat rate.
Model is built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit to start the process (not
full amount, not even half).
The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed.
Click on this link for
lead time.
Add light feature to delight your guests in a dimly lit
room: $300. Powered by a
standard 9v battery under the base, with on/off switch.
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Learn more about the
HMS Bellona here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Bellona_(1760)
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