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Originally
built as a sloop by the great naval architect Thomas Slade, who also designed
the H.M.S. Victory, Granado was launched on June 20, 1742. She
worked at intelligence gathering and intercepting smugglers and privateers. With
the impending Seven Years' War, the Admiralty converted her to a bomb vessel in
1765. As a bomb vessel she performed her duties admirably and ended her career
with the close of the Seven Years' War in 1763.
Amati Models Granado
is an accurate scale replica, based on original Admiralty plans still in
existence. Double-planked kit uses laser-cut birch for keel and bulkheads, high
quality walnut for timberheads, rail supports, rudder and other wooden parts.
Fittings package consists of walnut belaying pins, blocks and deadeyes, gilded
metal canon, brass swivel guns, blackened metal anchor and three diameters of
rigging line. Decorations include cast metal stern ornamentation and figurehead,
brass strops and pintles, pillars and quarter badges, plus many intricately
photo-etched brass detailing. Seven sheets of one-to-one plans, illustrated
English instructions and parts list facilitate in building a fine model. Wooden
display cradle is also included.
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