186 BULLETIN 127, UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM. 



Model of catboat. 



The type of boat rejDresented by this model is extensively em- 

 ployed in the general fisheries at Marthas Vineyard, Mass., at Nan- 

 tucket, Woods Hole, Falmouth, and elsewhere in the Adcinity. It 

 is also in great favor for pleasure purposes and, in addition to 



FIG. 53 .MAKTHAS VI.VEYARD CATBOAT. 



being largely adopted as a yacht, many of the fishing "cats" are 

 used in summer for taking out parties of pleasure seekers. They 

 are swift in smooth water; stiff, and well adapted to service at 

 many points, especially in those localities Avhere shallow water 

 prevails. 



