Development of the Virtual Reality Application: “The Ships of Navarino”

Virtual reality and 3D modeling techniques are increasingly popular modes of representation for historical artifacts cultural heritage, as they allow a more immersive experience. This article describes the process that was adopted development virtual application four ships involved in historic battle Navarino. The specific naval culmination military operations during Greek Revolution 1827, which allied British, Russian, French fleet defeated Turkish-Egyptian forces. Representative models significant warships participated Navarino were created: British “Asia”, frigate “Armide”, Russian “Azov”, Ottoman “Kuh-I-Revan”. These digitally designed according to drawings VR environment developed, visitors can In addition, generated by printer painted digitized ship-models. conducted within realm NAVS Project. application, “The Ships Navarino”, well 3D-printed presented part physical exhibition hosted Eugenides Foundation Athens, Greece.