Plymouth - Scale model of the Mayflower (1970)

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Mayflower scale model

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As part of the 350th year anniversary of the Pilgim Fathers' sailing from Plymouth in 1970, the Devonport Royal Dockyard desinged and built a scale model of the Mayflower to a 1:11 inch scale. The model features 360 fathoms of rigging made of sewing thread, 332 handmade blocks and six handmade sails totalling 64 square feet in area. The model is currently located in the Mayflower Museum, Plymouth.