The Royal Arsenal Museum (or Tøjhusmuseet) in Copenhagen has several models that depict naval battles. The first shows a large battle between eighteen century sailing ships.
The second shows a much smaller action that occurred when HMS Africa (which was escorting a convoy of merchantmen) came under attack by thirty two oared gunboats on 20th October 1808.
The third and final model depicts the Battle of Copenhagen (2nd April 1801) at its height.
The second shows a much smaller action that occurred when HMS Africa (which was escorting a convoy of merchantmen) came under attack by thirty two oared gunboats on 20th October 1808.
The third and final model depicts the Battle of Copenhagen (2nd April 1801) at its height.
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Magnificent display Bob. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteConrad Kinch,
DeleteThe actual models were even better than the photographs show.
All the best,
Bob
Fascinating stuff, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBarks,
DeleteI am very pleased that you have enjoyed reading these blog entries about the Royal Arsenal Museum; there are several more in the pipeline.
All the best,
Bob
Copenhagen ... hmmm!
ReplyDeleteGeordie an Exiled FoG,
DeleteAs the song says ...
'Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen ...
All the best,
Bob