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Year or period represented: 1898-1932
History: Built as a local fishing boat in 1898 and wrecked on Kangaroo Island South Australia, while riding out a storm, the winds changed and drove her ashore after the gave way.
Scale 1/48, hull length 13 inches
Construction method / materials used: Jelutong was used for carving the hull, with Huon pine for stem, keel, stern post and deck planking, brass was used for the various mast and rigging fittings also the deck winch.
Research: The model was built for the grandson of the boats original owner, who supplied the plans and photo's of the boat.
History: Built as a local fishing boat in 1898 and wrecked on Kangaroo Island South Australia, while riding out a storm, the winds changed and drove her ashore after the gave way.
Scale 1/48, hull length 13 inches
Construction method / materials used: Jelutong was used for carving the hull, with Huon pine for stem, keel, stern post and deck planking, brass was used for the various mast and rigging fittings also the deck winch.
Research: The model was built for the grandson of the boats original owner, who supplied the plans and photo's of the boat.