Model of Gloucester water boat AQUA PURA

water boat model

Full model of Gloucester water boat AQUA PURA [built 1871, worked in Gloucester MA until 1898]; model built by Ed Leaf, plank on bulkhead construction, plans from H. Chapelle's 2nd edition of National Watercraft Collection, page 340; model is cat-rigged sloop, black hull above waterline, white boot top; no cabin, hand pump amidships, stern reads "AQUA PURA GLOUCESTER"; starboard side of sail bears advertising copy for Gloucester businesses: C.W. Luce & Co., Yama Liniment Water, F. S. Thompson, Isaac A. S. Steele, George O. Smothers, George A. Davis, Swift's House, Arthur James Fish Hooks (L.R. Lothrop, agent), Bolger & Regan, Ring, and Tappan Reliable Clothing; port side of sail reads "PURE/ WATER...';