Recreation vessel; Yacht

Scale: Unknown. A model of the starboard side of a cutter rigged yacht made entirely in wood and varnished. The hull is individually planked and the copper nails can be clearly seen. Fittings include a short channel with three deadeyes, rudder set at an acute angle, companionway hatch, deep bulwarks, and a tabernacle. The deck is scored to resemble planking.

The model is displayed on a wooden backboard painted cream.

Object Details

ID: SLR0287
Collection: Ship models
Type: Half hull model; Plank-on-frame
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 358 x 1520 x 185 mm; Backboard: 391 x 1552 x 15 mm