Wooden Diorama: Cannon Aboard a Historic Ship - red ship version
This handcrafted wooden diorama showcases a detailed cross-section of a (fictional) historic sailing ship, featuring an accurately rigged cannon on a wooden gun carriage. The rigging is tied with knots, demonstrating how cannons were secured on real ships to absorb recoil and remain stable at sea.
This piece represents a fictional ship with a red exterior and interior, reflecting the typical colors often associated with ships of the British Royal Navy during the Age of Sail. The bold red hue was commonly used on warships to create a striking appearance and to help conceal powder burns and battle damage. The contrasting tones enhance the dramatic look, making it a captivating display piece for maritime enthusiasts and collectors alike.
In addition to the cannon and its rigging, the diorama includes several carefully crafted accessories that bring the scene to life:
- A powder keg for storing gunpowder;
- A bucket filled with cannonballs, ready for loading;
- A smaller water bucket, used for dampening sponges and cleaning;
- Coils of rope, essential for securing and operating the cannon;
- Fife rails with belaying pins, with additional rope neatly hung in coils;
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Three essential tools for cannon operation:
- A sponge (or rammer), a wooden staff with a cotton or wool head, used to clean the barrel between shots and ensure no burning embers remain.
- A worm (or gunner’s worm), a metal rod with a hooked end, used to extract debris or unspent charges from the barrel.
- A ladle, a wooden scoop resembling an oar, used to measure and load gunpowder into the cannon’s bore before inserting the cannonball.
Perfect for model shipbuilders, history lovers, and those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, this diorama brings naval history to life in a compact and visually engaging way.
Dimensions: 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
Price includes a display case and shipping costs.
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
