Deptford Dockyard, 1774, 1:576

This film of an extraordinary scale replica of Deptford Dockyard was posted on vimeo just a couple of days ago.

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The model is described as follows:

Scale: 1:576. Topographic scenic model of the Royal Dockyard at Deptford, London (circa 1774). This model is one of a set six commissioned by Lord Sandwich for George III in 1773-74, showing the Royal Dockyards as they were at the time. As with all six of these models (Chatham, Deptford, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Sheerness and Woolwich), ships of various sizes are shown at the different stages of construction ranging from just a keel through to a ship on the slipway ready for launching. These models are also extremely accurate and detailed and illustrate all the different processes, materials and buildings within the dockyards that are required to build and maintain the fighting warship.

What an amazing thing! Though I confess I am a little bit :( there are no teeny-tiny little Navyboys here too. I think I want one for Christmas :)

Corss posted to anything_aos