Photo Study Ship In A Bottle
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
December 30, 2017 4:45pm CST
I used to have a model ship in a bottle at home in my youth. I have no idea what happened to it in the end.
Ships in bottles are fascinating as the ship invariably looks too big to fit into the bottle. Methods of making them vary, with bottles being blown round the ship, sails and rigging initially being flat to the deck but pulled up into place with tiny strong cotton, false bases in the bottles, etc.
The ship in the bottle here is a very large one used as a statue in Greenwich, London, a major centre of maritime trade. It’s a lovely sight that shows history with a sense of humour.
Arthur Chappell
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
31 Dec 17
I may well buy myself a copy of one when my income stabilizes
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
31 Dec 17
@LadyDuck I expect there will be a few on Amazon
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
31 Dec 17
@arthurchappell I have to look online if there is something nice and not expensive.
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@teamfreak16 (43611)
• Denver, Colorado
9 Jan 18
They've always fascinated me too. Never could figure out how they got it in there.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
9 Jan 18
@teamfreak16 the youtube link shows how it is done by experts
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@toniganzon (77209)
• Philippines
31 Dec 17
I used to stare at one in my grandmother's home back when I was a kid and always wondered how the ship got into the bottle.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
30 Dec 17
@Plethos the methods can vary - this is the really skilled way to do it
The trick of putting a ship into a bottle has baffled many, but Rob shows the important steps.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
28 Oct 18
@arthurchappell
I like the picture of the ship in the bottle you shared with us. Thanks for sharing it Arthur.
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@celticeagle (189890)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Dec 17
How enormous. Never seen one that big.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
30 Dec 17
Have always loved model Ships and boats and specially when they are in a bottle of any kind.
That image is really great and I have never seen that one before thanks for sharing it with us also.
Wishing everyone a great weekend ahead and a great start to the New Year.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Dec 17
That used to be a popular hobby.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
31 Dec 17
That picture is so cool, what a great idea for a statue. I remember when I finally saw how the ships were put in the bottles, it was an ah ha moment.
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