Recreation vessel; Single skull

Scale: 1:16. A full hull model of a two-oared single skull made entirely in wood with metal fittings and polished or varnished a golden brown finish. The model is equipped with symmetrically positioned out-riggers with swivelling crutches, oars and sliding seat, and has silk canvas decking at the bow and stern. The model is displayed on a pair of squat shaped wooden crutches.

Object Details

ID: SLR1269
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1895
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 48 x 603 x 115 mm
Parts: Recreation vessel; Single skull