Golden Hinde (1973)
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Golden Hinde was launched in 1973 and is a full-size replica of the Golden Hind. She was built using traditional handicrafts at Appledore, in Devon. She has travelled more than 140,000 mi, a distance
Golden Hinde moored by the Tower of London in 1974
Front view, cramped in between tall buildings in a dry dock on the River Thames
The figurehead
Great cabin with a reproduction of the Armada Portrait
Whipstaff
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A whipstaff is a steering device that was used on European sailing ships from the 14th to the 18th century. Its development preceded the invention of the more complex ship's wheel and followed the sim
Golden Hinde (1973)
…Speed (sail): 8 knots (15 km/h) Steering: Drake used a pole attached to the rudder called a "whipstaff". For safety, a conventional wheel is used in the replica. Capstan: used for hauling up the anchor, located in the armoury and gun deck…
Whipstaff in steerage compartment Vasa
Vasa whipstaff general arrangement
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