Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 2:33:19-2:33:57

Could a working third-rate replica be built?

A working third-rate replica is a possible long-term aim for growing maritime-heritage organisations.

Maritime HeritageNaval MuseumsShip ReconstructionShips of the LineThird Rates
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Question

Could enough support be raised to build a fully working third-rate or second-rate ship?

Short answer

A third rate is potentially achievable if the supporting organisations can grow enough to undertake it.

Notes

A fully working third rate is considered possible if maritime-heritage organisations can build enough support. Developing Ship Shape and related organisations is part of that ambition. Demonstrating that the organisations can grow would help turn the idea into a practical project.