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  Pirate Ship Model
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measures: 37"L x 32"T x 11.5"W
Pirate ships performed several roles. As pirate crews were usually larger
than those on merchant vessels, space was often tight. But the pirate ship also
had to have the means to attack, so it had to be well armed. The ship itself
was also the only means of escape, so speed was of most importance. Pirates
would often alter the captured ships to suit their needs.
Most pirates stole their ships during an attack, or acquired them through mutiny.
These ships were often deemed unsuitable, and the vessel was abandoned or sold
after the capture of something better. Another source of pirate ships were the
vessels fitted out as privateers. When their privateering contract ended, the
crew often turned to piracy. Many pirates retained one ship through their whole
piratical career, although a few exchanged ships several times. When ships were
captured they were either sold, destroyed or turned into pirate ships themselves.
Pirates preferred small, fast vessels such as sloops, brigantines and schooners.
Sloops produced in the Caribbean were ideally suited to the needs of pirate
crews, although a number of pirate crews preferred roomier, larger ships. As
well as speed, smaller pirate ships also had another advantage. They could enter
shallow waters without fear of grounding, where larger ships were unable to
follow.
By removing internal partitions below the wooden decks, they created a clear
space to work the ship's guns. Sometimes, pirates would remove the forecastle
and lower the quarter deck so that the upper deck continued from bow to stern.
This created an unobstructed fighting platform. The hull might also be pierced
to carry extra guns, and she would be fitted with an array of swivel guns mounted
on the gunwales.
| Pirate Ship
Model Description: |
- Ship Measures 37"L x 32"T x 11.5"W (including
the foremast)
- The Caribbean Pirate Ship model is shipped to you fully assembled
and ready for display in your home or place of business
- This wooden model ship comes with a solid wood base, a brass
name plate and a brief history of the ship
- This Pirate Ship is entirely handmade piece by piece
by skillful and experienced master craftsmen, using the plank
on frame construction method - no kits are used!
- We only use the highest quality woods in constructing our museum
quality pirate ships
- The following rare woods used to build our model pirate ships were
subjected to severe conditioning (put over fire & sun dried), to ensure
your model will withstand any climate and thus, preventing the
wood from becoming twisted or fractured:
Ebony, English Sycamore, Rosewood, Black Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Yellow
Wood & Jack Wood
- The deck of this wooden ship model is built of individual planks and
is amazingly detailed!
- Canons, guns and anchors on this wooden model ship are sculpted
of metal
- The model features 5 miniature pirate men and women,
also sculpted of metal
- Other details include a fierce bull head on the bow of the
ship, as well as on a sail.
- Features the traditional black pirate flag and banner
- Sails are handmade of fine linen and feature sewn striping
for added detail
- Rigging lines vary in weight, color and texture, as the original ships
did
- Our wooden pirate ship models are built according to scale
through original plans, pictures and drawings
- The finished Caribbean Pirate Ship Model is carefully
inspected for quality and accuracy numerous times before final
packaging
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