Service vessel; Passenger vessel; Boat

Scale: Unknown. A full hull model of a dipping lugsail open boat made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings and painted in realistic colours. The hull is carved from solid wood and painted sky blue with a gold strake running its entire length. Fittings include a grating at the bow; four thwarts, the first two having a connecting piece providing the setting for the single mast; a combined thwart, side and stern seats; backboard; six staggered rowlocks; rudder; and a single four-sided sail with attached yard.

Object Details

ID: SLR1830
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model; Sails set
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1929; 19 Apr 1929
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall model: 56 x 325 x 71 mm
Parts: Service vessel; Passenger vessel; Boat