Model, of merchant ship Jessie

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This wooden model represents the small full-rigged merchant ship 'Jessie' which dates from around 1870. It was made by Mr Monro, captain of the vessel.

The model is built to a scale of 1:96. It has a solid hull, three masts and three yards (spars to carry sails) on each mast.

Although steam-powered ships were well-established by 1875, many sailing ships were still in service. This vessel would have carried general mixed cargoes.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-064-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1912.87
• Date: Model: Between 1870 and 1912; Original: Around 1870
  
• Material: Sailing ship / model
  
• Dimensions: 19.00" H x 27.50" L
  
• What: Sailing ship / model
  
• Subject: 23. SHIPPING, Sailing Ships, post 1760 (Departmental Classification)
  
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• Description: Model of a full rigged ship
  
• References:
  • Storer, J D. Ship Models in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh: A catalogue of models representing the history of shipping from 1500 BC to the present day. Edinburgh: Royal Scottish Museum Information Series, 1985, p 31. 
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