Model of sailing spritsail barge 'Thelma'

Made:
1900-1905 in Strood
maker:
Gill and Sons

Model (scale 1:48) of sailing Barge "Thelma" 1900. In about 1840 improvements were introduced into the hulls of sailing barges. The bow was given a more rounded form and the sail-area was enlarged. Scale 1:48

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1905-106
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), canvas, paper (fibre product), silk, rope and lead (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 526 mm x 767 mm x 153 mm, 1.71kg
type:
model - representation and sailing vessel
credit:
Gill and Sons