Britannia
€450.00
Dimension: Length 71 x Width 13 x Height 78 cm.
Grade B/Superiors Quality
Construction of the Boat:
- Hull is made Teak wood.
- Some pieces turned into Solid Brass.
- Sails made with Cottons.
- Ropes made with Cottons.
Description
Britannia Yacht Model
Origin: English
Year: 1893
Architect: George Lennox Watson
Shipyard: D & W Henderson
Yacht Model Britannia was a racing yacht built in 1893 for RYS Commodore Albert Edward. She served both himself and his son King George V, with a long racing career.
Britannia was ordered in 1892 by the Prince of Wales and designed by George Lennox Watson. She was a near sister ship to the Watson-designed Valkyrie II. Therefore, Britannia was launched on 20 April 1893, a week ahead of Valkyrie II . In addition, the fleet of first class cutters that was growing fast as others followed the royal lead.
Additional information
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 81 × 23 × 88 cm |
