Life Raft
Model of life raft designed by Lieut, R.J. Rowe, R.N. it consists of three spars lashed together forming a triangle, casks at angles and net.
This Life raft model, which was also referred to as a life "net" was built at a scale of 1:12. It is a triangular raft which features a netted floor.
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1874-35
- type:
- model - representation and life raft
- credit:
- Commissioners of the Great Exhibition of 1851
