1766 is the year it was first launched. So it's about 30 yrs before Hornblower's time. (but the ships' designs didn't change all that much in that time... Hankster's Victory would actually be closer to Hornblower's time) And don't you dare put a cannonball thru this beauty !!! ;) OK, Chuck, just because you asked, I started on a new "dirty" texture, I'll post pics for review as I go. (Sorry no smart-propped barnacles) ;) I'm also working on a QTVR tour of the ship. I'll have that ready soon too.(Cool stuff !) Thanks for your support, all of you !