Model of a Sheringham crab boat

Made:
1870-1935 in Lowestoft

Model of a Sheringham crab boat, Y.H.35, c. 1870. Made for the museum by Mr Emery. This model was used along the north coast of Norfolk between Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer. The model is made of oak as were all Crab boats of the late 19th century. Scale 1:9

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1935-214
Materials:
complete, cotton (textile), mahogany (wood), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and oak
Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 490 mm x 300 mm,
type:
model - representation and fishing vessel
credit:
Emery, J.