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Ship Model Diorama Of The Barque ”Brilliant” (1901-1916) - Ship Model Diorama Of The Barque ”Brilliant” (1901-1916). Sunk Inscribed: ”Barque Brilliant, Sunk By German Submarine March 30 1916...” The Brilliant was built in 1901 by Russell & Co. in Port Glasgow, and first owned by The Anglo-American Oil Company. At the time of construction, it was one of the two largest four masted sailing ships in the world. It was sold to a German company in 1914, but was seized by Britain near the English Channel with the outbreak of WWI. The Brilliant was then sold to Norwegians and renamed ”Bell, ” and was sunk by a German U-Boat in 1916. This early 20th century model is mounted as a diorama with papier mache waves and painted sky. The frame retains its original wavy glass. Piece approximately 31.25W x 22.375H x 7.125D in.