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A static display model of the English Royal Yacht Royal Caroline (1749). Maker unknown. Modern
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A static display model of the English Royal Yacht Royal Caroline (1749). Maker unknown. Modern
Royal Caroline, principal yacht to King George II and named in honour of his wife Caroline (of Ansbach), was built at Deptford by Mr. J. Allin in 1749. The largest royal yacht to date and the only such ship to exceed 200 tons until Royal Sovereign was launched in 1804. The Royal Caroline was one of the most sumptuously decorated ships ever constructed and her full ship rig required a crew of 70 men to handle. She was also a uniquely important link in the development of fast sailing ships for the Royal Navy.
Royal Caroline, principal yacht to King George II and named in honour of his wife Caroline (of Ansbach), was built at Deptford by Mr. J. Allin in 1749. The largest royal yacht to date and the only such ship to exceed 200 tons until Royal Sovereign was launched in 1804. The Royal Caroline was one of the most sumptuously decorated ships ever constructed and her full ship rig required a crew of 70 men to handle. She was also a uniquely important link in the development of fast sailing ships for the Royal Navy.
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