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Erini (fl.1970); Recreation vessel; Yacht; Silhouette class yacht
Full hull model of the 'Erini' (active 1970), a Silhouette class cruising yacht. Built plank on frame at a scale of 1:8, it is a working model and can be displayed rigged or unrigged with the sails furled or set. ‘Erini Penzance’ is inscribed on the stern. It was made from plans of the actual vessel.
The first Silhouette was launched on the Medway in 1954. Designed to be a step between the dinghy and the sailing cruiser, the 17ft Silhouette could be brought as a DIY kit or ready built. It was also small enough to be towed on a trailer, thus eliminating the need to maintain an expensive mooring. It was also fitted with twin bilge keels which enabled it to stay upright if a mooring dried out at low water.
The first Silhouette was launched on the Medway in 1954. Designed to be a step between the dinghy and the sailing cruiser, the 17ft Silhouette could be brought as a DIY kit or ready built. It was also small enough to be towed on a trailer, thus eliminating the need to maintain an expensive mooring. It was also fitted with twin bilge keels which enabled it to stay upright if a mooring dried out at low water.
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Object Details
| ID: | SLR2507 |
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| Collection: | Ship models |
| Type: | Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails furled; Sails set |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Eaves, T. C. |
| Vessels: | Erini fl.1970 |
| Date made: | 1978 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library. |
| Measurements: | Overall model: 904 x 673 x 266 mm |
| Parts: | Erini (fl.1970); Recreation vessel; Yacht; Silhouette class yacht |