The Naval History Museum in Venice has a very large collection of ship models on display. Here are a selection from the models of wooden ships that form part of that collection. I have split the models into four sections:
Galleys
Sailing Ships
The Doge’s Barges
Ships of the World
- Galleys
- Sailing Ships
- The Doge’s Barges
- Ships of the World
Galleys
Sailing Ships
The Doge’s Barges
Ships of the World
Absolutely lovely! This is why I try to not refer to my Toy Boats as "models"!!
ReplyDeleteRoss Mac,
ReplyDeleteThese models are good ... but wait until you see the 20th century ones ... especially the Littorio-class!
I tend to use the terms 'toys' and 'models' interchangeably ... although 'toys' is probably more appropriate.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteNow that is a sight for sore eyes and no mistake! Lovely stuff and a great scale for gaming in - 28mm galleys and ships of the line! I was particularly taken with the Korean Turtle ship.
All the best,
DC
David Crook,
ReplyDeleteI must admit that seeing these models did make me wonder what it would be like to fight wargames with them.
All the best,
Bob