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| History | Built at Mystic, Connecticut by R & J Palmer for Captain John H. Berry and named for his daughter. Launched June 6, 1866, she had a long fishing career sloop-rigged and later as a schooner, with auxiliary power added in 1915. Acquired and restored by Mystic Seaport Museum in 1969. |
| The Model | Superb original ship model after Mystic Seaport restoration specifications. Plank on frame of scaled basswood stock on hull and deck. Cabin and fish-hold completely outfitted including bedding and pillows on berths. Hand carved transom name plate and hail board. Running/navigation lights are commercial components, otherwise all fittings by hand of artist, including an exquisite suit of sails by a Nova Scotia sail maker. Scale 1:16. Length overall 49 ? ³, Beam 13², Height to mast top 68². Custom case available. |
| The Artist | John Green has been building ship models in Halifax for the last twenty-three years, specializing in vessels of the rich Canadian Maritime Provinces tradition. He also does commission work and restoration of antique ship models. |
| Contact | John Green at jamd@accesscable.net |
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