MuseumShipModels

MARIA      1514

MARIA was one of the largest ships of it's time - a majestic vessel, feared of all enemies for her size and firering power. She was "towering the Danish fleet as a hen among her chicks", the tale tells!

The ship:                                                                               Guns:

The Capital Ship MARIA was launched in 1514                            Breech-loading gun from app. 1500.

Carvel build                                                                            Please note the reliefs on the gun barrel.

Displacement 1760 tons                                          

Armament  100 firearms of various types

Crew  700

Model:

Scale  1:30

Length 200 cm

Height  150 cm  
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                                                                      Note the guns in the bulkheads direc-
                                                                      ted in the waist firing grape-shots.  
   
                                                      Note the boarding netting. It may
                                                                   seem to be a little difficult to coil
                                                                   up the ropes beneath the netting.

      
Danish National Coat of Arms 1514.    Boarding grapnel at the bowsprit.