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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston
located at 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC Canada
Richmond’s historical connection with the sea was celebrated at the 13th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival, a free family event at a National Heritage Site.
Over two days, land lubbers and sea-goers of all ages enjoyed activities that delight one and all. Discover local lore, visit beautiful wooden boats, create works of art, bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the tasty treats. Take in music, painters, wood carvers, potters, stilt performers, puppets, story tellers and much more!
The Richmond Maritime Festival celebrates all things waterfront at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. From wooden boats to model boats, water safety to sea creatures, local lore to fishing history, the festival invites visitors to explore a spectacular heritage site and enjoy music, games, interactive exhibits, roving performers, food and much more.
67years old , still going well. The kit cost £3 - 15 shillings in 1953. Started building her 1954, the she was put aside for about 25 yrs due to a career in two Air Forces, and first went on the water in the early 1980s. She has been used as my test bed for various motors, radio gear and batteries. Old faithful she never lets me down.
Been working on this for the past week or so. I’ve been wanting to make a boat for a while now. I tried a couple times in the past using a similar design for the hull, but I never finished any of em. Woke up a few days ago with some inspiration to finish one of these bad boys, so I did. Had a lot of fun takin da pics in da bath tub. I got a lot of pics I liked and I couldn’t decide so I just posted all of them. sorry
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For the first time this year three of us managed to spend a couple of hours relaxing at the Scottish Maritime Museum Pond. The old Veron Marlin Cabin Cruiser in the foreground is now 72 yrs old and still sails well. Not bad for a £3.15 kit!
The ancient Egyptians believed that the other world contained a celestial river equivalent to the Nile, where the gods travelled over it in their boats and spirit crossed it on their way to resurrection. Therefore models of boats were placed within the funerary furniture to depict the deceased's journey to the cemetery and its equivalent to the other world.
NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo
Another two of the model boats at the Lakes yesterday … sadly neither was to go on the water as they'd already been out for a dip! Next time, maybe!
The real Ethel Ada is a sprit-sail barge located at Snape; whereas the real Wendy is a narrowboat.
It's almost unbelievable the amount of tiny detail that went into the building of these boats … amazing!
“Joseph Francis Kernan (1878-1958) was a sportsman all of his life and the majority of his subjects featured, as he described it, ‘the human side of outdoor sports, hunting, fishing and dogs.’ These were the ideal subjects for magazine covers and his work appeared on all the major – and some minor – magazines, including ‘The Saturday Evening Post,’ ‘Collier’s,’ ‘Liberty,’ ‘The Country Gentleman,’ ‘Outdoor Life,’ and ‘Capper’s Farmer.’ His work was also commissioned for calendars, and advertisers such as Fisk Tires, International Harvester and Pratt & Lambert.” – The Illustrated Gallery.
Cutty Sark was ordered by shipping magnate John Willis, who operated a shipping company founded by his father. The company had a fleet of clippers and regularly took part in the tea trade from China to Britain. Speed was a clear advantage to a merchant ship, but it also created prestige for the owners: the 'tea race' was widely reported in contemporary newspapers and had become something of a national sporting event, with money being gambled against a winning ship. In earlier years, Willis had commanded his father's ships at a time when American-designed ships were the fastest in the tea trade, and then had owned British-designed ships, which were amongst the best available in the world but had never won the tea race. In 1868 the brand new Aberdeen-built clipper Thermopylae set a record time of 61 days port to port on her maiden voyage from London to Melbourne and it was this design that Willis set out to better.[6][7]
It is uncertain how the hull shape for Cutty Sark was chosen. Willis chose Hercules Linton to design and build the ship but Willis already possessed another ship, The Tweed, which he considered to have exceptional performance. The Tweed (originally Punjaub) was a frigate designed by Oliver Lang based on the lines of an old French frigate, built in Bombay for the East India Company as a combination sail/paddle steamer. She and a sister ship were purchased by Willis, who promptly sold the second ship plus engines from The Tweed for more than he paid for both. The Tweed was then lengthened and operated as a fast sailing vessel, but was considered too big for the tea runs. Willis also commissioned two all-iron clippers with designs based upon The Tweed, Hallowe'en and Blackadder. Linton was taken to view The Tweed in dry dock.
Willis considered that The Tweed 's bow shape was responsible for its notable performance, and this form seems to have been adopted for Cutty Sark. Linton, however, felt that the stern was too barrel-shaped and so gave Cutty Sark a squarer stern with less tumblehome. The broader stern increased the buoyancy of the ship's stern, making it lift more in heavy seas so it was less likely that waves would break over the stern, and over the helmsman at the wheel. The square bilge was carried forward through the centre of the ship.[6][8] In the matter of masts Cutty Sark also followed the design of The Tweed, with similar good rake and with the foremast on both ships being placed further aft than was usual.[9]
A contract for Cutty Sark's construction was signed on 1 February 1869 with the firm of Scott & Linton, which had only been formed in May 1868. Their shipyard was at Dumbarton on the River Leven on a site previously occupied by shipbuilders William Denny & Brothers. The contract required the ship to be completed within six months at a contracted price of £17 per ton and maximum weight of 950 tons. This was a highly competitive price for an experimental, state-of-the-art vessel, and for a customer requiring the highest standards. Payment would be made in seven installments as the ship progressed, but with a penalty of £5 for every day the ship was late. The ship was to be built to Lloyd's A1 standard and her construction was supervised on behalf of Willis by Captain George Moodie, who would command her when completed. Construction delays occurred when the Lloyd's inspectors required additional strengthening in the ship.[10]
Work on the ship was suspended when Scott and Linton ran out of money to pay for further work. Rather than simply liquidate the company, an arrangement was made for Denny's to take over the contract and complete the ship, which was finally launched on 22 November 1869 by Captain Moodie's wife. The ship was moved to Denny's yard to have her masts fitted, and then on 20 December towed downriver to Greenock to have her running rigging installed. In the event, completing the ship meant the company's creditors were owed even more money than when work had first been halted.[11]
Broadly, the parts of the ship visible above the waterline were constructed from East India teak, while American rock elm was used for the ship's bottom. The keel (16.5 in × 15 in (42 cm × 38 cm)) had on either side a garboard strake (11 in × 12 in (28 cm × 30 cm)) and then 6 in (15 cm) planking decreasing to 4.75 in (12.1 cm) at 1/5 the depth of the hold. Teak planking began at approximately the level of the bilge stringer. All the external timbers were secured by Muntz metal (brass) bolts to the internal iron frame and the hull covered by Muntz sheeting up to the 18 ft (5.5 m) depth mark. The stem (15 in × 15 in (38 cm × 38 cm)) and sternpost (16.5 in × 15 in (42 cm × 38 cm)) were of teak while the rudder was of English oak. The keel was replaced in the 1920s with one constructed from 15 in (38 cm) pitch pine.[12] The deck was made of 3.5 in (8.9 cm) thick teak while the 'tween deck was 3 in (7.6 cm) yellow pine. Her length was 212 feet 5 inches (64.74 m) with a draft of 21 feet (6.40 m) and a deadweight of 921 tons.[13]
Performance[edit]
A speck on the horizon
One day we sighted a vessel, a mere speck on the horizon, astern of us, and the way she came into view it was evident she was travelling much faster than ourselves. 'Bringing the wind up with her' was remarked on board, and that seemed the only feasible conclusion to arrive at and account for the manner in which she overhauled us. In a few hours she was alongside us, and proved to be the famous British clipper Cutty Sark, one of the fastest ships afloat. She passed us going two feet to our one, and in a short time was hull down ahead of us."
—Wool clipper crewman, 1879[14]
The maximum logged speed for Cutty Sark was 17.5 knots (32.4 km/h; 20.1 mph). The speed of a sailing ship is not so straightforward as a steam ship, as winds vary and a ship must tack when sailing into the wind, both requiring the crew to make constant adjustments to sails, so her speed also depended greatly on the skill of her captain and crew. Her greatest recorded distance in 24 hours was 363 nautical miles (672 km; 418 mi) averaging 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph), although she recorded 2163 miles[clarification needed] in six days, which given the weather over the whole period implied she had achieved over 370 nmi (690 km; 430 mi) some days.[15] By comparison, Thermopylae 's best recorded 24-hour distance was 358 nmi (663 km; 412 mi). Cutty Sark was considered to have the edge in a heavier wind, and Thermopylae in a lighter wind.[16]
Ref: Wikipedia
This funerary boat and some smaller items were found in the tomb of Amenhotep II.
Tomb of Amenhotep II, KV35
18th dynasty
NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo
EUREKA! Having seen S. Kite's illustrations in First Book, I ordered the Third Book since she was listed as the illustrator only to find just 2 (two) illustrations. I received the Second book today, and there are MANY of her images here!
"Don’t you wish we all could be
Playing by the salty sea,
With our spade, our big tin pail,
And our boats with masts and sail.--
Tucking up our little frocks,
We would paddle round the rocks,
In the pools so still and deep,
Where the crabs and shrimps all sleep."
“The Music Hour, Second Book” was published by Silver, Burdett and Co., 1928. Illustrated by Shirley Kite. Edited by Osbourne McConathy,
W. Otto Miessner, Edward Bailey Birge, and Mabel E. Bray.
Model of the Paddle Steamer Comet, at Craigendorn, Helensburgh.
The paddle steamer PS Comet was built for Henry Bell, hotel and baths owner in Helensburgh, and began a passenger service on 15 August 1812 on the River Clyde between Glasgow and Greenock, the first commercially successful steamboat service in Europe.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS_Comet
www.scotland.com/blog/henry-bell-steamboat-pioneer
The model & info plaque is riverside of the Shell Garage at the East side of Helensburgh, adjacent to the Waitrose supermarket.
This funerary boat and some smaller items were found in the tomb of Amenhotep II.
Tomb of Amenhotep II, KV35
18th dynasty
NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo
Thought I would put together a nautical theme with one of my vessel models.
Engagement 1,100+
© Dave Forbes
My Australian-built RC model of the preserved Norwegian coastal steamer, had another workout on the Wollondilly recently.
I don't know which to pick. Sorry for always doing this... I don't know what to think of this either! Many people seem to like this one....hmm
A beautiful collection of radio-controlled models of some of Sydney's Manly ferry fleet from over the years. Collaroy is one of the Freshwater class of Manly ferries that ply the harbour today.
This funerary boat and some smaller items were found in the tomb of Amenhotep II.
Tomb of Amenhotep II, KV35
18th dynasty
NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo
Two little guys with their father/grandfather at the pond in Herbert Park, Dublin. One has his net for catching pinkeens, but thought the other might have been controlling a model boat?
The Pergola and covered walkway just above the far side of the pond sadly fell victim to the Snowpocalypse of winter 2010/2011 and collapsed under the weight of snow and ice. That aside, if you visit Herbert Park today, this scene is completely unchanged.
Slow Loose Chippings told us that the "pond in Herbert Park was once the mill pond for the nearby Mill at Ballsbridge" and Niall McAuley provided us with a map showing that old mill pond.
P.S. "Going fishing" myself for a few days, but will be back in action at the end of the week...
Photographer: Elinor Wiltshire
Date: Summer 1969
NLI Ref.: WIL 66[3]
343/365.
Today was not supposed to be a busy day, but it turned into one. And then some.
Anyway, I took a little detour on the way to pick up dinner and ended up at Britannia Shipyard.
I set up my kit, snapped a few frames (6 to be exact), packed up, and went to pick up our Greek food.
It was yummy.
I like it better on black.
(The photo, not the Greek food.)
Boys and their toys at Furzton Lake MK. Although “boys” might be stretching things a bit...
Whatever, it’s always a pleasure to pause and watch these model boat enthusiasts performing their tricky manoeuvres on the lake.
One of the vendors within the Tuileries gardens that offers model sailing boats to use on the ponds.
Interested in more?; www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html
Been working on this for the past week or so. I’ve been wanting to make a boat for a while now. I tried a couple times in the past using a similar design for the hull, but I never finished any of em. Woke up a few days ago with some inspiration to finish one of these bad boys, so I did. Had a lot of fun takin da pics in da bath tub. I got a lot of pics I liked and I couldn’t decide so I just posted all of them. sorry
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#lego #microscale #mountains #village #moc #creative #creativity #create #wow #legomoc #rebellug #art #colors #greece #stream #starwars #dogecoin #boats #boat @aaronrodgers12 #model #modelboat #harbor #france #photography #photo #water
The ancient Egyptians believed that the other world contained a celestial river equivalent to the Nile, where the gods travelled over it in their boats and spirit crossed it on their way to resurrection. Therefore models of boats were placed within the funerary furniture to depict the deceased's journey to the cemetery and its equivalent to the other world.
NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo
The ancient Egyptians believed that the other world contained a celestial river equivalent to the Nile, where the gods travelled over it in their boats and spirit crossed it on their way to resurrection. Therefore models of boats were placed within the funerary furniture to depict the deceased's journey to the cemetery and its equivalent to the other world.
NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Fustat Cairo
As part of 2017 Australia Day festivities at North Narrabeen, a display of radio controlled model boats was presented by the Maritime Model Boat Club of NSW.
To me the highlight, and the very reason I travelled several hundred kilometres that day, was the working model of the former Manly ferry, South Steyne. The owner had only had it's boiler re-certified that morning, and so was able to run it on Narrabeen Lake.
Fibreglass hull and funnels, with wooden superstructure that is illuminated, it is an outstanding model of some ten years vintage.
It truly was a delight to see this 2 metre model under it's own steam. What a shame we cannot get to see the prototype South Steyne, a true icon of Sydney Harbour, return to Darling Harbour, or better still (now dreaming) to steam again..
Steveston/Richmond, BC Canada
With over 3075 T37 Racing Sloops sailing across the world, T37 fleets have emerged around the US to bring like-minded sailors and racers together for competitive and fun racing! Whether match-racing with just two boats or sailing with 20 others, T37 sailing is fun for sailors of all ages and experiences.
Some of the biggest T37 fleets are located in the Pacific Northwest; one of the fastest growing of these fleets is the Port Townsend, Washington fleet. Since its formation only a few years ago, the fleet has grown from zero boats to 43 boats.
Because the T37 Racing Sloop is a one-design class, sailors do not have to buy expensive boats or fancy sails to 'get an edge'; instead, T37 racing is about strategy and model boat racing skills.
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Thank-you for your visit! I really appreciate it!
Sonja
5xp freehand HDR rendered photo taken of Travus looking at a pool with remote controlled boats on the top of the Odaiba Maritime Museum.
He had a great time playing with them (anyone can use them for 100 JPY per 5min).
Tokyo, Japan.
This model of the Alfred Corry hangs in St. Edmund's church in Southwold, Suffolk.
The Alfred Corry was built in 1893 by Beeching Brothers of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) at a cost of £490 7s. 4d. The boat was funded by a donation left to the RNLI from the estate of Alfred James Corry of Putney, London, for whom she was named.
The Alfred Corry was the first example of an improved class of Norfolk and Suffolk lifeboat called the Carvel class. The lifeboat is equipped with two masts carrying lug sails, she originally had 16 oars, but this was later reduced to 14. The lifeboat was launched from the beach. She would be boarded before the launch, then the beach team would pull the boat over the sand and into the water by hauling on a line that was fastened around a piling on the beach. This happened until 1908 when a slipway was built in the harbour. During her 25 year working career, she was launched 41 times and she and her crew are credited with saving 47 lives. During its service the Alfred Corry had three coxswains, John Cragie, 1893 to 1898, Samuel May, 1898 to 1918 and Charles Jarvis for the last few months of the boat's service in 1918.
In 1919 the Alfred Corry was sold to Lord Albemarle and converted to a yacht, based out of Lowestoft, Suffolk. She was renamed Alba and an engine was added in 1921. In 1949 the boat was renamed Thorfinn. She was being used as a houseboat at Maldon, Essex by 1976, at which point she was bought and restored as a seaworthy yacht under her original name.
In 1994 the Alfred Corry was presented to the newly formed Alfred Corry Charitable Trust. Subsequently, the Trust acquired the former 1923 lifeboat shed from the end of Cromer pier in Norfolk and transported this by sea to Southwold. In 1998, the lifeboat was moved to these new quarters for an extensive restoration to her original state.
The Alfred Corry Museum, of which the lifeboat is the main exhibit, is on the northern side of Southwold harbour at the mouth of the River Blyth. The current Southwold Lifeboat Station is adjacent to the museum.
Name: Alfred Corry
Official RNLI number: ON 353
Station: Southwold, Suffolk
Class: Norfolk and Suffolk
Type: Non-self-righting, sailing and rowing lifeboat
Crew: 18 men
Length overall: 44 ft. 1 in. (13.44 m)
Beam: 13 ft. (3.96 m)
Depth: 4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Draught: 2 ft. 3.5 in. (0.699 m)
Displacement: 8 tons (8,128 kg)
Builder; Beeching Brothers, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Cost: £490 7s. 4d.
Decommissioned: 1918