Ragusian Carrack model - MARISSTELLA LTD Art. 952

History and Importance of the Ragusina Caracca

Construction Details and Resources for the Model Maker

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560,99 IVA 22% inc.

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MARISSTELLA LTD ART. 952 - RAGUSIAN CARRACK XVI C.

Scale 1:59

Length:  77.5 cm

The Caracca probably derives its name from the Arabic word karraka, which means „light boat“ (Carrack, carraque, kraeck, carraca). This was a large sailing ship in use from the 14th to the 17th century, designed for the transport of goods. The Caracca appears in Venice at the beginning of the 14th century, but in the same period it begins to be built in the city. of Ragusa (Dubrovnik), as the most popular type of transport vessel. largest of the Adriatic.
In the 15th century the Caracca became spread from the Adriatic, the Mediterranean Sea and at the end of the 15th century, the Atlantic Ocean. Then they were built by the Spanish, Portuguese, French and Dutch. In the 16th century the Caracca was among the most great ships of the world and sailed up to England.
The large and spacious Caracca was called argosia, a name that derived from ragusia, the adjective of Ragusa. The level of popularity of the Ragusa carracks is demonstrated that the English created the literal expression Argosy ship for these.

  • 9 laser cut wooden sheets. The keel and frames of the frame are made of solid walnut wood, like all the elements of the deck and the planking.
  • The sails are already made of cotton sew.
  • Detailed construction plan consisting of 2 sheets of 900x1000mm
  • A4 color instruction booklet, often 164 pages in Italian and English
  • photo-etched brass sheets: 2 sheets, 0.5 mm and 0.9 mm thick
  • 9 types of light and dark rigging threads with all rigging materials + pre-sewn sails


Specifiche:

Weight : 0.00 Kg

 
Le spese di trasporto sono gratuite in Italia per ordini superiori a 50,00 €
 

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