Description Ready made historic scale ship model of HMS Bellona Premier Ship Models offer wide selection of ready made wooden ship models in Standard, Superior, Premier and Custom ranges. Besides handcrafted, scratch built ready made ship models built by our own master artisans, Premier Ship Models offer also ready made model ships from different high quality manufacturers including this HMS Bellona from Gia Nhien. Ghia Nhien is a Vietnam based producer of high quality, hand-crafted model boats and ships offering wide selection of models from different categories. The model ships from Gia Nhien are built from scratch by high quality craftsmen using the traditional technique of plank-on-frame construction. The HMS Bellona ship model includes wooden base with brass name and is ready to display. All the materials used in construction have been carefully selected and prepared, from the seasoned hard-woods to the polished metal fittings and hand-stitched leather upholstery. This model is a great replica of the famous HMS Bellona, a 74-gun third-rate ship of the Royal Navy line. HMS Bellona was a prototype for the iconic 74-gun ships of the later part of the 18th century and was designed by Sir Thomas Slade. The ship started to being constructed in 1758 in Chatham and was launched in 1790. This ship was the second one of the Royal Navy to carry this name. She gained her fame especially by participating in several wars including the Seven Years´ War, American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. The name of the ship, Bellona, is derived from the name of the goddess of war in Roman Mythology. HMS Bellona was in service for over 50 years from 1760 to 1814. The historic warship of the Royal Navy is remembered for its long service life and contribution in various wars. To view other great replica miniatures of various ships, have a look at the Gia Nhien section of our website. Please feel free to Contact Premier Ship Models with any questions you may have.
