Santisma Trinidad

[Dale Kearns]

Would anyone know IF the Santisma Trinidad had plating on it's hull. If yes where was it placed on this ship eg water line down or just above water line? I have seen on here that is some builders added copper plates to their ships

 

[Uwek]

Would anyone know IF the Santisma Trinidad had plating on it's hull. If yes where was it placed on this ship eg water line down or just above water line? I have seen on here that is some builders added copper plates to their ships

She was launched in 1769 but was until 1778 not really in use, because of several problems in her construction


she was coppered in 1781 and 1782


So it depends in which period you want to show your model

During Trafalgar she was coppered

Spanish First Rate ship of the line 'Nuestra Señora de la Santisima Trinidad' (1769)

Spanish First Rate ship of the line 'Nuestra Señora de la Santisima Trinidad' (1769). Dates of service, name changes, previous and next incarnations, dimensions, armament, commanders, officers and crewmen, actions, battles, sources

threedecks.org

I have no document by hand confirming my words now..... I guess the coppering was ending slightly higher than the water line.
I guess somebody from us knows this more exact

 

[Lorenzo]

Hi Dale. Probably it would have copper plates. The ships of the line, frigates etc covered the hull with copper plates to prevent molluscs from accumulating and favor navigation. I imagine that the plates would go somewhat above the waterline. Throughout his life the Santisima underwent several modifications since it was born badly.
No one knows for sure what exactly this ship was like. I am building the OcCre kit and I am looking at models exhibited in museums and the works of good modellers based on the plans in the Museo Naval de Madrid.
Personally, I am going to paint the hull white, because that is how my son wants it. Whatever you do, It will be fine.


Cheers

 

[Luiz B. F. Grassi]

Dale, I'm agree with Uwek, during Trafalgar she was coppered. In visits i made to the "Real Museo de Marinha "in Madrid , I could sea that the plate was made with a row above the waterline, in all Spanish Line Ships on the time ( 1800 ).

 

[Uwek]

Would anyone know IF the Santisma Trinidad had plating on it's hull. If yes where was it placed on this ship eg water line down or just above water line? I have seen on here that is some builders added copper plates to their ships

Hallo @Dale Kearns
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[Luiz B. F. Grassi]

Thanks Uwek !