Decorative half model of yacht RUTH made by Adelino Aguiar

decorative half model

Decorative half model made by Adelino Aguiar of pleasure fishing yacht RUTH; starboard view, red below waterline, white topsides, buff deck, mounted on backboard painted black. RUTH: later AMAZON, built Noank, CT. 1929 by Webster Eldridge for Anthony S. Alexander of New London, CT., 40', powered by Lathrop engine "Mystic Model", 150 hp; served with USCG during World War II on harbor patrol; renamed AMAZON by later owner.