Rigged model of an Irish curragh
- Made:
- 1930-1937 in Republic of Ireland
Rigged model, of an Irish Curragh (register No. KERRY.1937), unsigned, Ireland, 1930-1937. This sea-going boat, made from a wooden framework covered with tarred cloth, were 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.
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1937-281
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), fabric (coated), cotton (textile), cotton (fibre) and paint
- Measurements:
-
from waterline: 450 mm x 1000 mm x 190 mm,
- type:
- watercraft and curragh
- credit:
- Moriarty, M.
