A small scale model of the French oyster smack Chalutier de Trouville

BOBB TOMSETT

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A small scale model of the French oyster smack Chalutier de Trouville
Bobb Tomsett
modeled in 1/8in.=1ft. scale, the hull built in wood and the bottom finished bright with a white waterline and black topsides. The deck planking is drawn in and detailed with coils of line, hatches, companionway, tiller and other details. Rigged with a bow sprit, mast, main boom and gaff, standing and running rigging, and sheets. Displayed on a simple wood stand with a name plaque.
7 x 7 in. (17.8 x 17.8 cm.) model on stand.

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Measurements of the ship taken in 1866 by a Parisian naval Lieutenant. She had an LOA of 11.45 and a Beam of 4.20 meters

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