Egyptian Ship

by Amati Models

Scale

1:50

Construction

Plank-on-Bulkhead

Skill level

5 / 6

Status

Available

Dimensions (mm)

13.77 × — × —

The need to procure timber, myrrh and a gold alloy known as ""electrum"" lead the Egyptians to build ships capable of reaching Syria and crossing the Red Sea. The plans for building this model were drawn from a bas-relief in the temple of King Sahure.