Model of a small curragh from Aran. Made by Professor D'Arcy W. Thompson
- Made:
- 1930-1935 in University of St Andrews
- maker:
- D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson
Model of a small curragh from Aran. Made by Professor D'Arcy W. Thompson. 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:
- 1935-508
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and fabric (coated)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 90 mm x 650 mm x 160 mm, .7kg
- type:
- model - representation and curragh
- credit:
- Professor D'Arcy W Thomson.
