Model of a large Curragh, from the Aran Islands. Made 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:
- 1934-689
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and fabric (coated)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 115 mm x 970 mm x 152 mm, .69kg
- type:
- model - representation and curragh
- credit:
- Craine, J. H.
