made in Lerwick, Shetland

Model, of fishing vessel Favourite

This wooden model represents the fishing vessel 'Favourite' LK 1077. Built in 1869, 'Favourite' was used for fishing and for carrying provisions and mail to Fair Isle.

The model was built to a scale of 1:12 by Mr J Shewan of Lerwick in Shetland.

For many centuries, in the narrow waterways of the Shetland islands, the Viking type of boat construction with a nearly-square sail was the only one known. However, contact with the mainland resulted in the adoption of improved fore-and-aft rigged vessels, such as this one. Such rigs allowed increased manoeuvrability. 'Favourite' therefore represents a transitional stage in the development of a popular Shetland craft.

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Online ID:	000-180-002-078-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1952.131
Date:	Model: Between 1869 and 1952; Original: 1869
Material:	Inscription: Favourite
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What:	Fishing boat / cutter / model
Subject:	23. SHIPPING, Fishing Boats (Departmental Classification)
Who:	Favourite (fishing boat)
Where:	Scotland, Shetland
Event:
Description:	Model of the 1869 Shetland cutter Favourite, LK.1077, made to a scale of 1:12
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 61.
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