Whole model of Mount's Bay (Cornish) lug-sail boat

Made:: 1875-1883 in Newlyn

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Whole model, scale 1:12, rigged, Mount's Bay (Cornish) lug-sail boat, by John Blewett, Newlyn, Cornwall, England, 1875-1883. In contrast with other South Coast craft generally, Mount's Bay luggers were built double-ended. This both counter-acted the rough Atlantic conditions and enabled a much larger catch. Designed as drifters, these luggers were engaged in the herring, mackerel and pilchard fisheries according to the season.

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Category:: Water Transport

Object Number:: 1883-150

Materials:: metal (unknown), wood (unidentified), paint, cotton (fibre), cotton (textile) and lead (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 1410 mm x 1630 mm x 375 mm,

type:: model - representation and boat

credit:: Bompas, G.C.

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