Visitor II Half Model

Model

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Edgartown Yacht Club

Name/Title

Visitor II Half Model

Entry/Object ID

HM.026

Description

A presentation half model of the schooner VISITOR II

Cataloged By

Kristin L Warriner

Category

Ship Models

Model Details

Physical Object Type

Ship

Made/Created

Manufacturer

H. E. Boucher Mfg. Co.

Date made

circa 1906

Notes

The hull built up on lifts and painted with a rust red bottom, white waterline and black topsides. With applied rudder, propeller, portholes along the topsides, sheer strake, detailed stem, stump masts and veneer deck. An identification plaque is mounted on the lower right corner of the backboard.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Dimensions

Height

14-1/2 in

Length

78 in

Dimension Description

Image Dimension

Length

73 in

Material

Wood

Location

Location

Wall

Reception

Date

October 28, 2025

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Sep 15, 2019

Examined By

Gregg K. Dietrich

Notes

The surface of the model is worn and faded, there is minor wear and some losses to the sheer strake, hull and along the edge of the deck.

Recommendations

The model would benefit greatly from cleaning and restoration to the surfaces.

Provenance

Notes

Loaned by Loring Swasey

Research Notes

Notes

VISITOR II was designed by Swasey Raymond & Page, 1906

Created By

Kristin L Warriner

Create Date

October 28, 2025

Updated By

Kristin L Warriner

Update Date

November 12, 2025