by Mike Amicone
Categories:
- Build type: [Carta Augusto][Kit]
- Material: [Wood]
- Scale: [1:45]
- Subject Type: [4th-rate][Ship of the line]
- Era: [1400-1700]
- Nationality: [Germany]
- Propulsion: [Sail]
About the Vessel
Friedrich Wilhelm Zu Pferde belonged to the Brandenburg fleet of the “der Große Kurfürst” (the Great Elector), Frederick William. She was completed in 1864. Of typical Dutch construction, she had two decks with 54 cannons and a crew of 200-250 men.
Note: This ship is commonly referred to as a frigate. For the sake of consistent search results, she is categorized as a 4th-rate on our website (per the British rating system of the period).