Models of War
Nick Ball, our Assistant Curator of Ship Models, gives a fascinating insight into some of the models within our collection. When I look at the beautifully carved Navy Board ship models of the National...
View ArticleCan you help identify this mystery vessel?
Our conservation team have been treating one of the many beautiful models in our collection, but can you help identify what it is? Sometimes, even with our wealth of expertise in all things maritime, a...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week – HMS Caroline
Emily from our photostudio has been looking at the ongoing work to digitize our amazing collection of ship plans. Often works of art in themselves, they also offer an incredible wealth of information....
View ArticleShip models – magnificent Mauretania
Today’s post was written by our Curator of Ship History, John Graves. He looks at one of the finest and most intriguing models in our collection – this magnificent model of the Mauretania. Model of...
View ArticleModels of Remembrance
Now we’re in the centenary of the First World War, and with the recent anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, it emphasised how much of a role physical objects play in constructing our interpretation...
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