FRIESLAND

The 17th century

The FRIESLAND was a second rank vessel with 80 guns built around 1663, part of the great fleet of the United Provinces of Holland, consisting of 1700 units.

She was considered to be one of the safest vessels afloat at the time of her launching.

In 1672, sided by 77 vessels under De Ruyter’s command, on board of the admiral-ship De Zeven Provincien, she took part in the battle of Solebay with the allied Anglo-French forces.

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Highlights about this Friesland model ship:

• This model ship is entirely  handmade by skilled and experienced craftsmen, using the plank on frame construction method
• No kits are use
• Anchors, guns, decorations, and other intricate details sculpted of metal
• Meticulously sewn sails, keep shape and do not wrinkle
• Use high-quality wood such as rosewood, ebony, black wood, mahogany wood…. all will go through processing step and pre-construction inspection to ensure that it is not bent or cracked under any climatic conditions.
• This Friesland model ships are build according to scale through original plans, drawings and paintings as well as actual photographs ensures the highest possible accuracy.