A period scale model of the high speed commuter yacht Vamoose

ATTRIBUTED TO GUSTAV GRAHAM, CIRCA 1900

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A period scale model of the high speed commuter yacht Vamoose
attributed to Gustav Graham, circa 1900
a solid hull model built up in wood and painted with green bottom, white topsides and a tan deck. The model is fitted with a number of details including: jack staff, anchors, anchor davit, ventilators, cabin tops, funnel, canopy, life lines, boat rigged on davits, and other details. The model is mounted on a pair of turned brass pedestals, and displayed in glass case with brass trim and a mahogany base
52¾ x 13¾ x 14 in. (133.9 x 35 x 35.6 cm.) cased

Lot Essay

Vamoose was one of the early Herreshoff designed high speed commuters designed for William Randolf Hearst in 1890, with principal dimensions of LOA: 112.5ft, Beam: 12.4ft, Draft: 7ft. She was mainly used for commuting from Long Island. She lasted 30 years, a long time for a small, light coastal craft.

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