DELPHINEN 1827
The scooner DELPHINEN (The Dolphin) was build in "Baltimore-clipper-style" as a fast patrol-ship, operating in the Danish waters. In total 6 ships of this type was constructed in Copenhagen in the 1820'es. DELPHINEN patrolled Storebælt (The Great Belt) and was occasionally used as a royal yacht by the crown prince - later King Christian VIII.
The ship: Guns:
The scooner was launched in 1827 2 6-pounder
Carvel build 4 1-pound falconets
Displacement ---
Armament 6 guns
Crew 17
Model:
Scale 1:30
Length 110 cm
Heigth 90 cm Click on images to enlarge
Ladders and poop deck. Details from the main mast.
Note the steering gear.
6-pounder gun, secured for high sea.
