H.M.S. “Diana”

Caldercraft – H.M.S. “Diana”
H.M.S. “Diana”, the second built in the “Artois class” was designed by Sir John Henslow. She was built by Randall & Brent of Rotherhithe.
“Diana” was launched on the 3rd of March 1794. She was then towed to the Royal Dockyard at Deptford where she was fitted out.
“Diana” had a very long and active career in which most of her time was spent in patrol, convoy and blockade duties.
On the 30th of May 1814 Britain and France signed a peace treaty. On the 7th of March 1815 after a large repair and re-coppering “Diana” was sold to the Dutch Navy.
On the 27th August 1816 “Diana” was one of 6 Frigates in the Dutch squadron that combined with the British fleet under Sir Edward Pellow (Lord Exmouth), and took part in the famous bombardment of Algiers.
On the 16th of January 1839, after an incredible 45 year service, “Diana” was accidentally destroyed by fire in dry-dock at Willemsoord.
The model kit of “Diana” is depicted after her first refit at Portsmouth in June 1796.
“Diana” measured 173ft from figurehead to stern, her breadth was 39ft. and was almost 1000 tons burthen.
The kit was designed from original Admiralty plans and contains double plank on bulkhead construction,CNC cut timber throughout, brass 18 and 9 pounder cannons, black and natural hemp for rigging, 2,300 1:64 scale copper plates.
Full size plans & comprehensive instruction manual.