BORNHOLM 1774
The frigate BORNHOLM fought two seabattles in the West Indies (Danish Virgin Islands) - but is mostly known for the so called "fatal voyage" in 1781: In a blistering storm, lasting without a break for 6 weeks, the ship almost wrecked at the west coast of Ireland. First BORNHOLM lost the bow-sprit, then the fore mast, followed by the main top mast and the main yard. One third of the crew died during the event, the captain included. Unable to manoeuvre properly the ship stranded at Clew Bay. A monument has been erected at the very site, and can be seen today.
The ship: Guns:
The frigate was launched in 1774 24 12-pounder
Carvel build 12 4-pounder
Displacement 936 tons
Armament 36 guns
Crew 274
Model:
Scale 1:36
Length 180 cm Click on images to enlarge
Height 150 cm
The fore channels. Note: the copper plating
consists of 1400 plates. Each copperplate is fastened with 26 copper
nails.
4-pounder gun at the stern. Details of the bow-sprit.
The boats and deck details.