This is a low poly model of an early 18th century Royal Navy demi-batterie frigate. HMS Sweep-Stakes was one of the last ships of this type built for the Royal Navy. The type gets its name due to the lower deck, left entirely unarmed on the more modern, 'true frigate,' being armed with a partial battery of heavier guns, such was the temptation to make use of that lower deck. This particular vessel is rated as a 32 gun ship, but is pierced, according to the plans, for as many as 40, although researching the period suggests that it was common at the time for ships to be pierced for more guns than they actually carried.

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