Service vessel(1851); Lifeboat; Pulling and Sailing

Scale: 1:24? A contemporary full hull model of a pulling and sailing lifeboat (1851) mounted on its original crutches and baseboard The hull is constructed of horizontal layers of light and dark wood, thought to accentuate the complex curves of the hull. Internally, it is fitted with ten scuppers for freeing water, which have been boxed and set under the thwarts for protection. At the bow and stern are sealed, raised air cases with a covering of cork to provide added buoyancy. Set into these end cases are small rounded bays to allow access the bow and stern as well as to provide space for the helmsman to operate the tiller or yoke steering. It is fitted to pull 16 oars double banked and would not self-right if over turned.

This model was proposed by Cmdr Lord John Hay, a Commissioner of the Admiralty, and entered for the Duke of Northumberland’s Premium for the best design of lifeboat, a competition held in 1851.

Object Details

ID: SLR0853
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model; Plank-on-frame
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Circa 1851
People: Hay, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 287 x 1265 x 296 mm; Base: 119 x 1306 x 330 mm
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