Olivier Bello
Arsenal Modelist






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The number of beams necessary for setting up the slipway itself represents a considerable mass of timber as well as the shoring poles necessary to keep it upright. The relatively important space separating the forecastle from the quarterdeck connected by the gangways can be appreciated. The space is used for storing the nested ships boats that are set up on stocks. The slope of the bowsprit whose lower part only has been represented reflects the feeling of power that emanated from a ship of this type at sea.