The National Maritime Museum has one of the finest ship model collections in the world with around 3200 in number. The Museum collection contains all types of models from ethnographic, Navy Board and half-block models to builder's, design, waterline and full hull models. The models featured online include vessels such as schooners, steam yachts, paddle yachts, lifeboats, curraghs, cutters, fishing vessels, luggers, trawlers and topographical models (of dockyards and ports). These models represent vessels dating from the 16th century to the present day.