Size ( L W H )
87 x 25 x 81 cm
Premium Acacia Wood
Ready to display with wooden base and brass name plate
Hand made with Plank on frame construction method by skilled craftsmen. These models demand a considerable number of hours for completion, with meticulous planning and careful selection of materials
From the North Sea
Experience the grandeur of the high seas with our exquisite HMS Sovereign of the Seas Model Ship. This model is a fine replica of the famous 17th-century warship that served in the English Royal Navy. Known as the "Golden Devil" for its extravagant decorations, this ship was a symbol of power and prestige during its time.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, our model ship is made from high-quality materials. The intricate design captures the essence of the original vessel, featuring three decks, rows of cannons, and a unique bowsprit design.
This wooden model is for decor purposes, it cannot float.
Keep it in dry conditions and avoid direct sunlight.
Sovereign of the Seas Model Ship
HMS Sovereign of the Seas was a 17th-century warship of the English Navy. She was ordered in August 1634 on the personal initiative of Charles I of England, as a 90-gun first-rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy. The elaborately gilded stern ordered by Charles I of England meant enemy ships knew her as the "Golden Devil".
The ship was launched in 1637 and was in service for over 50 years and was the most extravagantly decorated warship in the Royal Navy, completely adorned from stern to bow with gilded carvings against a black background. She was built under the guidance of the shipwright Peter Pett.
The Sovereign of the Seas played a significant role in many battles throughout its service, including the Battle of the Downs in 1639 and the Battle of Portland in 1653. In 1690, the ship was renamed the Royal Sovereign and was rebuilt in 1696.
One of the most notable events in the ship's history was its involvement in the Raid on the Medway in 1667. During this event, the Dutch Navy launched a daring attack on the English fleet, which was anchored in the River Medway. The Royal Sovereign was one of the few ships to escape the raid, as it was at Portsmouth at the time.
The Royal Sovereign burnt up in 1697 while it was at port in chatam, but its legacy lived on. The ship was an important part of the English Royal Navy and its design and construction influenced future ship designs due to impact it had on naval warfare during the 17th century.