|
This Fine Model Has Been Sold. Thank You!
HERRESHOFF TYPE DRAKETAIL MOTOR VESSEL MODEL HULL Ca 1895
It comes mounted on a Teak wood stand which displays
this relic as a work of maritime art.
Presented is a hand crafted motor vessel hull that was made
from scratch using traditional plank on frame construction. All the woodwork is put in place using the exact same materials
and methods of construction as a real vessel. It is so finely made and built that it must have been made by a master
shipbuilder. The hull is made by nailing a series of planks called "strakes" on steam bent frames or ribs that are mounted
crosswise on the keelson with beams screwed in place across at deck level. The ribs are placed at one inch centers. The interior
shows an accumulation of grit and grime again adding to look of a many years old relic. For some reason, the model was never
finished. It comes from a Rochester, NY family where it was handed down for generations.
 The torpedo stern is designed for speed, and is also called a draketail or a beavertail. The stern is very flat underneath
and is wide, so the boat doesn't squat at speed. It also leaves almost no wake. L. Francis Herreshoff's 88 foot
"Now Then", a steam yacht, built for Norman L. Munroe in 1887 is a good example of this style.
At one time, making 24 MPH, it was the fastest boat in the world. Because the design is more costly to build
and gives up space aft, the streamlined shape of the stern lost its appeal and gave way to square sterns. Today, it is most often found on the waterman's Hooper Island Draketails of the Chesapeake Bay that are used to
harvest crab.
DIMENSIONS:
Length overall 36 1/4" Length on deck
35 1/2" Beam 8 1/4"
Maximum depth 6 1/4" Weight 4 lbs without
stand Stand 8 pounds
Buy as a work of art. It is truly a masterpiece, and makes a
beautiful display.
CONDITION: This is a hand made model, and
is in excellent condition considering its age. The deck was never planked and a rudder was never installed in the
tube. What you see is a mellowed state of aging with a great patina. The hull finish is in generally good shape.
There is one cross beam just aft of the forward hatch that is broken off. In our view, this is a fine, high quality
model which is a work of maritime art that anyone will be proud to display. There is nothing more than what is pictured.
|
Profile. Note step in deck | |
| |
In addition to one of a kind antiques
and vintage models we offer a contemporary line of model of classic designs. Included are the Crosby cat, the Marshall
18, and Beetle cats, two different sizes of the Schooner Bluenose, the Gertrude L. Thebaud, a Friendship sloop,
Schooners Adventuress, America, Amistad, the much admired Herreshoff's 12.5 "S" boats, and New York 30, the J
Class Rainbow, Endeavour, Shamrock, each as full models or half hulls, and also the Sparkman & Stephen's ocean racer
Dorade, and yawl Odyssey. In motor vessels we offer a Chris Craft Barrel Back and Utility, Double and triple cockpit
runabouts, the Garwood Speedster, a classic 1920 motor yacht, a 1926 raised deck cabin cruiser, the Dreamboat, and a New
England Lobster Boat in two sizes. These models are regularly on our Land And Sea Collection website.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME, but
inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark,
Democratic Republic of Congo, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan,
Kuwait, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore,
Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.
SHIPPING & PACKING: The
cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, will be calculated after the auction and
is an additional charge. You may email us beforehand to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect
to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling. This model will ship in two cartons.
OUR UNCONDITIONAL
GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three
days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization
by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, shipping charges are not included in this offer and are non-refundable
unless due to our error.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal
check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No checks from overseas buyers, no credit cards or PayPal accepted
on this item.
Buy this very special scratch built relic of a highly unusual motor vessel Now! What a
great find for that special collection.
Copyright 2008 by Land And Sea Collection™,
All Rights Reserved
|
|
