Mercator ship model
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Mercator ship model Description
Mercator Ship Model – Museum-Grade Belgian Maritime
Construction & Materials:
Fiberglass-Reinforced Hull: Layered planks painted with acrylic for durability, mirroring the original steel-hulled design.
Handlaid Beech Wood Deck: Precision-cut small planks replicate the ship’s historic pine decking, complete with hatches and coiled ropes.
Premium Wood Accents: Masts, lifeboats, and fittings crafted from Teak and Acajou (mahogany) for elegance and resilience.
Authentic Metalwork: Zinc-cast anchors and solid brass ornaments, including portholes and railings, add historical realism.
Tea-Tinted Cotton Sails & Rigging: Weathered sails and beeswax-treated ropes replicate the original rigging, with adjustable masts for display flexibility.
Mercator ship model History
Launched in 1932 in Leith, Scotland, the Mercator was designed by Antarctic explorer Adrien de Gerlache as a training vessel for the Belgian merchant fleet. Named after cartographer Gerardus Mercator, it became a symbol of scientific and cultural achievement.
