Passenger vessel; Boat
Scale: Unknown. A full hull model of an open boat (circa 1830) made entirely in wood and painted in realistic colours. The hull is painted a copper colour below the waterline, black above, with a gold-painted strake and white-painted interior. Fittings include a triangular grating at the bow; provision for six oars either side with square apertures set into the top strakes; six thwarts, their ends painted white and the remainder polished wood; side and stern seat; and a rudder that projects well above the stern post.
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Object Details
ID: | SLR1834 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Full hull model |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | ca.1830 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall model: 70 x 423 x 95 mm; Rudder: 70 x 23 x 3 mm |
Parts: | Passenger vessel; Boat |