Janos Nemeth posted on Facebook his wonderful model of the early English 17th century model of the 100 gun warship SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, designed by Phineas Pett for the English king Charles I, and launched in 1637.
The over indulgence of expense for the ornimentation of this remarkable ship, was one of the charges that led to the execution of King Charles by the Parliamentartians in 1649.
The SOVEREIGN OF TGHE SEAS saw sever years service as a three decker until the son of Phineas Pett, Peter Pett, cut down the ship into a two decker for better balence and stability.
The SOVEREIGN of the SEAS was active during the Anglo-Dutch wars of the mid-17th century.
The ship's greatest action took place during the battle of Beachy Head in 1690, during the war of the Grand Alliance, when the combined Anglo-Dutch fleet fought the French under the command of the Count of Tourville.
The SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS was the flagship of Admiral Arthur Herbert, Earl of Torrington, who supported the opposition of the deposed king James II, who asked for French help in the attempt to get back his thrown.
The SOVERIGN OF THE SEAS engaged the French two decker CONTENT and the 60 gun APOLLON, but had to withdraw because of battle damage.
Admiral Herbert was held responsible for the poor performance of his ship, but later exonerated by the Court of Inquiry. However, Admiral Herbert never commanded another capital warship.
While in drydock to repair her battle damage, the SOVERENG OF THE SEAS was destroyed by a fire caused by an over turned candle that was neglected by the restoration workers.
Such a sad end for such a lovely ship that served so long and honorably for England.
Happy modeling Crackers 