Boat, Disappearing Propeller

Object/Artifact

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Antique Boat Museum

Name/Title

Boat, Disappearing Propeller

Entry/Object ID

1995.018

Description

1995.018 "Irena" Builder: Disappearing Propellor Boat Co. Model: Waterford Scout Power: Engine Model # D1 2332 Length: 16'6" Year Built: 1920 Hull #2193 Disappearing propeller boats were produced by four different companies over a period of forty-four years. In a disappearing propeller boat (dispro), the propeller could be pulled into a protective cavity in the boat to give protection against hazards in shallow water.

Collection

Boats

Acquisition

Accession

1995.018

Source or Donor

Zonnenburg, Martin

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Disappearing Propeller Boat Company

Date made

1920

Place

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Edition

Model: Waterman

Notes

Early Date: 1920 Propulsion: Inboard, gasoline Engine: Mod. D1 2331

Dimensions

Length

16-1/2 ft

Dimension Notes

Width: 4.0833333333 ft

Location

Wall

West

Room

Bay 6

Building

*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility

Gallery

*Pauline Morgan Dodge Gallery

Building

*Small Craft Building

Wall

East

Room

Bay 7

Building

*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility