Who is the designer of the Charles W Morgan ship?
Who is the designer of the Charles W Morgan ship?
Designed by naval architect Ben Lankford, our Model Shipways’ kit replicates the Charles W. Morgan as a double topsail bark of 1892-1908. Lankford’s precise drawings (a set of six) are based on plans for the 1983 restoration, provided by Mystic Seaport.
Where did Charles W Morgan go on her voyages?
In Charles W Morgan’s eighty years of service, she made at least 37 voyages with whalemen of all races and nationalities. Her crew included sailors from America, Cape Verde, New Zealand, Seychelles, Guadeloupe and Norfolk Island. In the 1800s, the Charles W Morgan was often home to the Captain’s family.
Who was the owner of the Charles W Morgan?
The Charles W Morgan was owned by J. & W. R. Wing Company until 1906. The Charles W Morgan was used in three movies: In 1916, Miss Petticoats, in 1922, Down to the Sea in Ships and in the 1930s in Java Head. In 1935 Edward Green bought her.
What kind of wood does Charles W Morgan use?
Plank-on-bulkhead construction of the Charles W. Morgan by Model Shipways uses laser cut basswood for the hull components. Wooden bow and stern filler blocks help you shape the real ship. We supply 75 feet of copper sheathing to cover the hull below the waterline.
Where can I get a model of a Morgan ship?
There is a “MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM ARCHIVES PAGE” which has the various plans and drawings I used in the construction of the Deck Structures, Hull Layout, Masts and Yards, and for anyone wishing to include sails on the model, there are drawings for the Sails and Rigging Lines. These are available for a fee from Mystic.
How big is the mast on a Charles Morgan ship?
Wooden yards and mast, 140 deadeyes in three sizes, nearly 200 single and double blocks, four diameters of black running rigging and two of white standing rigging duplicate the rig plan of the original whaler.
When did I build the Charles W Morgan?
This build log page was started on 9-5-2016 and as of 01-10-201 has been completed. The Base of the model is the other half of the slab I obtained from Mystic Seaport. There is also a GALLERY Page for this completed model of the Morgan. I was fortunate to be able to visit the Morgan and Mystic Seaport again on 8-22-2015 for a photo opportunity.
Where can I buy a Charles W Morgan whaleboat?
I can possibly deliver the Morgan model or Whaleboat to most anywhere in the continental US as well as provide a basic case frame for them; this will be negotiated with a buyer and will be in addition to the final price. Otherwise, only the models are for sale and crating and shipping is the buyers responsibility.