Hi all, I’m looking for dioramas of models of 15th century seaports that show the older style of buildings that are around the docks, either from Europe or the Caribbean, with detail of the streets and buildings, any information would be appreciated as I’ve searched the Internet without any luck. thanks. Karl
Take a look at the paintings of Vittore Carpaccio- especially those about the psuedo “Saint Ursula”. Nice story, but a complete fabrication to fit various local folk tales. Carpaccio grew up around the docks of Venice, and did a great job of documenting what was there. Hope this helps,
Andrew
Thank you Andrew I’ll try that, didn’t think about paintings…my wife is helping some school children develop an interest in history, one of the kids asked about of all things towns that the pirates would have as there port, then all the kids mentioned Pirates of the Caribbean and ports with ships and such so my gracious wife… volunteered me to build a 16th century port with buildings and all the trimmings of a port town, as I’m all ready building the Heller Conquistador kit # L875 at 1/90 scale would be right about HO scale I believe.
And maybe even check some old pirate movies and freeze fame the town scenes, and copy them maybe this build will be successful, again thanks Andrew. Karl
Check out the archaeology of Port Royal, Jamaica which really was a pirate lair:
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/portroyal/
Have fun with your project!
Andrew
Thank you sir, I appreciate this. Karl
Check out the movie, Cutthroat Island…full of the period imagery.
Rob
Sound like the kids will get a whole lot of information. Great modeling idea.Good for you.
and because a pirate city would not be the same without a few “good” pirate
wisdoms( 
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What do old pirates join? RRRRR P
What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? RRR
What do pirates use to tighten down bolts? a pirate wench
OK enough!
Some pictures of Mystic Seaport may give you some ideas, just a thought.
See if your library has the series called “The Pirates”, part of the “The Seafarers” series by Time Life Books. In it, there are a number of pen and ink, and pencil 3 dimensional drawings showing everyday life in Port Royal.
I haven that book and that series,it is full of information and images of the period…good source.
Rob