CATALOGUE OF THE WATERCEAFT COLLECTIOX, 



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Dimensions of hoaf. — Len<jth. 89 feet: beam. 7 feet: depth of hold, 

 ?> feet. Scale of model, 1* inches equal 1 foot. 



Boats of this class vary from 15 to 10 feet in len^h, are managed 

 by two or three Chinamen, and are emploj^ed in the general coast 

 fisheries of California, though most commonly found in San Fran- 

 cisco Bay. They are constructed in a rough manner, and their cost 

 is comparatively trifling. They are convenient, however, for land- 

 ing on beaches or for working in shallow water. They sail well, 

 running free, and are light and buoyant in a seaway. 



Cat. No. 22,217 U.S.N.M. 

 Model of dory. 



The class of boats which this model represents is used by the shore 

 fishermen of New England, especially at Cape Ann, the custom of 



-.XK.V ENCI.AND DIIIiY. 



the men being to fish not far from the coast and usually to return 

 home after a day's or night's fishing. They are good sailers and 

 have excellent sea boats. 



An open, clinker-built, flat-bottom, keelless boat ; slightly rounded, 

 flaring sides: sharp bow: narrow, V-shaped stern: centerboard: 

 washboards along sides; decked forward: three thwarts: kid boards: 

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