Model of a Donegal Curragh from Mulroy Bay. Made and purchased for the museum by Mr J.H. Craine. This sea-going boat, made from a wooden framework covered with tarred cloth, are used on the west coast of Ireland. They were generally propelled by oars and larger curraghs were fitted with a mast and a lug-sail. Scale None given
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1933-23
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), wicker and fabric (coated)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 60 mm x 815 mm x 170 mm,
- type:
- model - representation
- credit:
- Craine, J. H.
