Half model of Swampscott dory

half model

MODELS - VESSELS - HALF
Britt, Andrew B.
USA, MA, West Lynn; USA, MA, Saugus
2.50 x 22.00 x 2.75

Half model for Swampscott dory; possibly made by boatbuilder Andrew B. Britt, Sr. [1868-1941], for use in Britt Brothers yard, West Lynn and Saugus MA; wood, starboard side; 5 lifts secured with 2 wooden pegs; 11 stations marked in pencil; adhesive label affixed to centerline handwritten in black ink "1/2" = 1' ?"; scale is incorrect per Wade Smith, MSM Boatshop, 26 May 1998. Losses on centerline at stern, losses to 2 3/4" wedge at bow.

UNIDENTIFIED Swampscott dory
1997.153.108