EMMA C. BERRY

ship model

MODELS - VESSELS - FULL
marad; models
Crowley, Robert V.
USA, CT, Mystic
wood; metal; textile
overall: 31 3/8 x 29 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.

Full sloop-rigged model of the EMMA C. BERRY to 3/8 scale; in custom rectangular vitrine. Model depicts the EMMA C. BERRY rigged to be used as a sloop, no sails. Model placed on a scale model of a wood plank boat launch. Information plate placed in front of the bow, plate reads 'EMMA C. BERRY / 52' SLOOP RIGGED WET WELL SMACK / DESIGNED AND BUILT BY R. & J. PALMER BOATYARDS / IN NOANK, CT. LAUNCHED JUNE 5, 1866, SHE OPPERTATED AS A WELL SMACK TRANSPORTING LIVE MACKEREL / TO MARKET. AFTER BEING ABANDONED SOME / 30 YEARS LATER SHE WAS RESCUED AND RESTORED / TO BECOME PART OF THE / MYSTIC SEAPORT WATERCRAFT COLLECTION. / THE MODEL SCALE IS 3/8. / MODEL BUILT BY ROBERT V. CROWLEY.' Overall excellent condition; all rigging is intact. Overall: 31 1/4 x 29 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.

2012.37