Service vessel; Caique

Scale: Unknown. A model of a Maltese caique made entirely of wood. The hull has been brightly painted in black below the waterline with a yellow rubbing strake above. There is a green panel with yellow decoration and bulwarks which are painted with blue rectangular panels with yellow edging. The stem post is very tall. There is a large hatch running almost the entire length of the boat providing access to the interior. There is an oculus on either side of the bow, on port and starboard sides is "F.31", and on port and starboard stern quarters is "gozo". The model is equipped with a pair of oars.

Object Details

ID: AAE0103
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 97 mm x 205 mm x 78 mm
Parts: Service vessel; Caique