RecordModel, of clipper ship Brynhilda< 1 of 1 > Back made in Northampton
Model, of clipper ship BrynhildaA clipper is a fast sailing ship, characterised in the mid 19th century by a three-masted square rig. This wooden model is of the 'Brynhilda', a clipper ship built in 1885 by Alexander Stephen & Sons of Linthouse in Glasgow for J W Carmichael of Greenock. The model was built to a scale of 1:96 by the model maker, Dr Stephen Rowland of Northampton. It was made from drawings supplied by the builders. 'Brynhilda' was a fine example of a late-built iron-hulled sailing ship. 'Brynhilda' is remembered for her record run of 38 days 6 hours from the River Plate, Argentina to Adelaide in Australia. In 1906 she was sold to G I Dewar of Glasgow, who shortly afterwards resold her to the Harvard Shipping Company of the River Plate. She was still afloat in 1924 but was eventually broken up after a long and useful life. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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