A builder's half model of a whale ship

Name/Title

A builder's half model of a whale ship

Entry/Object ID

HM.033

Description

A builder's half model of a whale ship

Cataloged By

Kristin L Warriner

Category

Ship Models

Model Details

Physical Object Type

Ship

Notes

The hull is built up in 7 lifts with iron bolts through the top to the bottom holding the lifts together.

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1900

Notes

American

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Dimensions

Height

20 in

Length

50-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Image Dimensions

Height

8 in

Length

49 in

Material

Wood

Location

Location

Wall

Clubhouse Service Bar

Date

October 29, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Sep 15, 2019

Examined By

Gregg K. Dietrich

Notes

Surface wear consistent with age and use, with losses to the stem and bottom corner of the rudder post and keel.

Research Notes

Notes

This model is of an unknown ship.

Created By

Kristin L Warriner

Create Date

October 29, 2025

Updated By

Kristin L Warriner

Update Date

August 20, 2026