Hi Vett
Keep in mind there are a number of things about this model that are unrealistic and out of scale so I am guessing the globe is supposed to be a lantern. What may be interesting to some is that the model itself looks like a 16th century galleon but the name plate shows Captain Henry Morgan who wasn't born until the 17th century and not known to have sailed on galleons which were gone by the time he sailed. He doubtless sailed on a number of various ships, but the only two that he was known to have sailed/commanded were the fifth rates Satisfaction (1646) and Oxford (1656), neither of which were galleons.
Allan
Keep in mind there are a number of things about this model that are unrealistic and out of scale so I am guessing the globe is supposed to be a lantern. What may be interesting to some is that the model itself looks like a 16th century galleon but the name plate shows Captain Henry Morgan who wasn't born until the 17th century and not known to have sailed on galleons which were gone by the time he sailed. He doubtless sailed on a number of various ships, but the only two that he was known to have sailed/commanded were the fifth rates Satisfaction (1646) and Oxford (1656), neither of which were galleons.
Allan
I guess it is a model of the earth, from before we knew it to be flat.
also..the model looks like plastic? (look at the shrouds..)
also..the model looks like plastic? (look at the shrouds..)
What matters is that if you like it enjoy it.
Allan
That's supposed to be a 17th century style stern lamp.
Early and late examples of stern lanterns. Historic Ship Models - Wolfram zu Mondfeld
Early and late examples of stern lanterns. Historic Ship Models - Wolfram zu Mondfeld
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Those lanterns could be very collectible today. Guess they were large so you could see where you have been.
Perhaps there was a series of oil lamps in these large lanterns. Anyone know anything about stern lantern design?
I might be wrong Kurt, but I always believed large candles were used initially then progressing to oil lamps burning Whale oil as technology advanced
A stern lantern must use a LOT of candles in order to be visible at any great distance. Oil lamps go back thousands of years. What types of lanterns were used on Wasa?
Yes, that's why we don't see this feature any more--all the ships that had it have fallen off the edge!I guess it is a model of the earth, from before we knew it to be flat.
also..the model looks like plastic? (look at the shrouds..)
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Stern lamps- Some versions, can't remember exactly which ships they were, were so large 2 or 3 men could stand upright inside them.
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