Cargo vessel; Flying proa

Scale: Unknown. A model of a flying proa made entirely in wood that has been varnished on the upper side. The model has been made from three pieces of wood, connected by a metal strap at the bow end, and two wooden rods (one missing at the stern) that pass through the middle of all three pieces. The central wooden piece is longer than the other two and has a pronounced prow which has been broken and repaired. The two shorter planks either side are shaped at the bow end and their sides have a slight curvature. On the underside of the central piece of wood is a paper label marked "Admiralty". On the paper label attached to the upper surface of the central piece of wood is "14". The model is equipped with a woven basket and three differing paddles.

Object Details

ID: AAE0204
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Before 1865
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 45 x 430 x 100 mm
Parts: Cargo vessel; Flying proa