THE COURTYARD · CENTER GALLERY
The Sandhill
A Bermuda sloop, reconstructed after the sources and set on her pedestal. Turn her, look down from the crow’s nest, read her crowded deck.
The Bow
A sharp Bermudian entry, built to point high into the wind.
Turn her
From above
Underside
▲Look upthe crow’s nest & rigging
▼Look downfrom the second-floor walkway
⚑ Ship’s plates — the model on display
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The Reconstruction
Built to the documented Bermuda sloop of c.1700.
read the plate →
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Hull — Bermuda Cedar
About 60 ft on deck; cedar on oak; shallow draft.
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The Rig
One mast, fore-and-aft; close to the wind.
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Armament
Six to twelve guns.
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The Crew
40 to 80 hands, under written articles.
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Careening
Cleaned on a beach, no dry dock.
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SHIP’S PLATE · THE SANDHILL
Next in the walk: tap a part — mast, helm, cannon, capstan — for a plate and narration; then go below to the hold and cabin. Read the full Sloop exhibit →