What periods do these pieces cover?

The selection spans from the eighteenth century through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Items range from eighteenth-century oil paintings and signal cannons to early twentieth-century model battleships and clocks.

What materials are typically used?

The objects are constructed from traditional materials associated with seafaring and marine art. Wood, brass, paint, glass, and oil on canvas appear frequently across the paintings, models, and instruments.

How were scale models utilised?

Scale models served various purposes including shipbuilding design, naval training, and commemorative display. Training models like those of historical vessels demonstrated specific naval architecture and rigging.

How do marine oil paintings differ?

Marine oil paintings vary by subject matter, depicting specific historical events, portraits of captains, or general seascapes. Artists recorded specific vessels, naval reviews, and dramatic maritime occurrences on canvas or panel.