Ship in a Bottle

One of the most intriguing of nautical models. The viewer is challenged to explain how the full rigged sailing ship model could possibly fit through the narrow neck. The sailor who created the first example must have had lots of time on his hands to think this one up. The animated illustration shows how it is done, step-by-step.

This model is believed to be the English galleon Ark Royal.

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