Model of 3-Masted Fishing Lugger

Model of 3-Masted Fishing Lugger

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Contemporary model, scale 1:9, of 3-masted fishing lugger. This model represents one of the larger types of three masted fishing luggers used on the South Coast of England. Similar vessels are shown in some of E.W. Cooke's engravings of Portsmouth Harbour and Spithead in 1829.

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1928-228
Materials:
wood (unidentified), cotton (fibre), cotton (textile), metal (unknown), paint and lead (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 1530 mm x 2100 mm x 470 mm,
crate: 1890 mm x 800 mm x 2700 mm, 118.5 kg
type:
model - representation and fishing vessel
credit:
purchased