Model of Scottish Fifie boat "Albatross" of Torry (register No. LH 92)

Model of Scottish Fifie boat "Albatross" of Torry (register No. LH 92), 1896. This was the most common type of Scottish deep-sea fishing-boat. Until 1855 Fifies were all undecked being larger forms of the Baldie which in turn were derived from the Norse/Viking type of boat. Scale 01:24

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1933-168
Materials:
wood (unidentified), canvas, paint and cotton (fibre)
Measurements:
overall: 705 mm x 1055 mm x 207 mm,
type:
model - representation and fishing vessel
credit:
Bruce, R.S.