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Emma C. Berry
The Emma C. Berry model is based on the actual ship located
at Mystic Seaport, Connecticut. (I remember seeing it there when I
was in my early teens.)
The model (left) , which I built in the mid-1970's was
manufactured by Sterling Models. It is about 50" long (bow spirit
to main boom, tip to tip).
I increased the details in many
places. A major modification was fiber-glassing the hull, making it
extremely strong. (The original model's hull was fitted balsa
sections over bulkheads.)
The sails are actual lightweight sail material obtained
at a local sail maker's loft.
My original intent was to have it radio controlled, but
I never went that far. As I did see one of these actually sail
under R/C, I had also added some lead in the keel. This model
did sit in the water at a mall hobby show in 1976.
Below are bow and stern views.
Personal comments: The ship model looks good as is, but it is
my understanding that the model differs considerably from the actual
Emma C. Berry.
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