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The Great Michael
Unknown, 1964, Photograph
The Great Michael
The Great Michael
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Item no
38599
Title
The Great Michael
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Accompanying text: "George Scammel's fine model is now housed temporarily in Trinity House. (Maritime Museum)
Dr Marshall and the Rev. Elizabeth Wardlaw with Mr George Scammell and his model of The Great Michael."
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Unknown
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Unknown
Date
1964
Size
9.9 x 14.1 cm
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Photograph
The Great Michael was the largest ship built by King James of Scotland, She was finished in 1512 and was too large to be built at any existing Scottish port, and was built at Newhaven. When launched she was the largest ship afloat at 73 metres long and 11 metres in beam.
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