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