Recreation vessel; Skiff; Racing four

Scale: 1:24. A full hull model of a racing skiff (1890), made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings and polished. The hull is extremely long and narrow with a rounded bottom and pointed bow and stern. Fittings include varnished fabric fore and aft deck covering; four outriggers with oars; four sliding seats; washstrake terminating in a point forward; and rudder. The interior framing of the hull is depicted.

Object Details

ID: SLR1210
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 50 x 1125 x 145 mm
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