Model Cat-ketch Skiff

Object/Artifact

Bay Village Historical Society

Wischmeyer Boat - Schooner

Origsize: L 40" x W 14"

Name/Title

Model Cat-ketch Skiff

Entry/Object ID

1996.A.064

Description

Cat-ketch rigged skiff model with two masts and two sail, green hull, smooth. Built by Henry Wischmeyer. A cat-ketch rigged skiff well suited for choppy waters of Lake Erie. Its flat bottom and wide stern give it stability and its tall sails using Lake Erie battens would provide plenty of power. The model mirrors in miniature the actual construction of the boat.

Collection

Wischmeyer Family Collection

Dimensions

Width

14-1/4 in

Depth

6 in

Length

39-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Mast toward bow 43.75" with length of 21". Mast #2 40" high with 12.25 length.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wischmeyer, Henry Jr.

Related Entries

Notes

1996.A.061, 1996.A.062, 1996.A.063, 1996.A.065, 1996.A.066, 2000.FIC.08.05, 2000.P.FIC.08.199, 2000.P.FIC.08.200, 2021.B.FIC.026AG, 2023.06.10.15, NP.03.09.02, R.2021.06.13.01 Henry Wischmeyer sailing vessel blueprints at the Osborn Learning Center.