Dave's USS Syren Completed



USS Syren (later Siren) was a brig of the U.S. navy during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812.  She served the United States until being captured by the Royal Navy in 1814.

Length - 94 ft. 4in.  
Beam - 27 ft. 9 in.
Crew - 120 officers and enlisted
Armament - 16 x 24 pounder carronades


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High Aft View
High Fore View
High Midship View
Standing Rigging Completed
With all of her standing rigging completed, she is ready for her yards and running rigging.
Gaff and Boom Spars have been added
The Ship's Launch is now in place
Interior Detail of Ship's Launch
This is, by far, the most detailed ship's launch I have built.  More than 40 hours involved in this tiny boat.
The Ship's Launch