F 1993 (what is it ?)


Name of vessel
Unknown
Designer
Unknown
Builder of vessel
Unknown
Date of yacht / Date of model
Unknown
Some given dimensions of the yacht (LOA, LWL, Draft etc)
Model 4' 2 ¾" LOA........1' 4 ¾" Beam (measured)

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS (calculated)
Length Overall.....................................25ft 6in
Length L.W.L.......................................22ft 10in
Beam..................................................15ft 3in
Draught ..............................................5ft 6in
Displacement.......................................2.375 tons
Cp ....................................................... 0.557
Scale of the model
2" = 1' 0"
Owner's name / yacht club.
National Museum of Ireland
General Description:
Superbly detailed carvel model. Rig and hull type would suggest early to mid 18th Century possibly south coast origin. Curious platform at gunwhale level port side main thwart.( see pictures ) Forged iron mast gates at main thwart and forward beam. Astonishingly heavy main and fore mast.
Any other information.
Does anybody recogonise this boat type ar have any further suggestions or information ?
Traditional Boats of Ireland Project Email: recording@tradboats.ie
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south west north east inland waterways