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Model of Barking smack, 1801-1830. In the 18th century the cutter-rigged Barking smacks served as fish-carriers between the fleets of fishing-boats and the home ports. Scale 1:24
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1933-165
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), canvas and cotton (fibre)
- Measurements:
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overall: 975 mm x 1100 mm x 260 mm, 1.565kg
- type:
- model - representation and fishing vessel
- credit:
- Capt. Bruce S Ingram
