Welsh coracle from the river Teify

Welsh coracle from the river Teify, with paddle. Made with a frame-work of willow and hazel withies, coracles were originally covered hide but more recently tarred cloth has been used. There are two classes: one bowl-shaped & the other almost square in plan. Scale N/A

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1955-14
Materials:
wood (unidentified), cotton (textile), tar and wicker
Measurements:
overall: 1400 mm x 1250 mm x 530 mm,
type:
coracle
credit:
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); Board of Trade

Parts

Welsh coracle from the river Teify

Welsh coracle from the river Teify

Paddle for full-size coracle

Measurements:
overall: 1297 mm x 95 mm x 28 mm, .705kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1955-14/1
type:
coracle