Halkett Cloth Boat
Collection ID:
A658
Collection:
Maritime history
Social history
Halkett cloth boat owned by Dr John Rae. Layers of cotton fabric and rubber, copper alloy air valves, canvas fender filled with cork. On the bow is painted Dr Rae, Hudson Bay and on the stern 'James Fitzjames', who was Commander of HMS Erbus on the lost Franklin expedition. It was given by John Rae to Miss Peace, Kirkwall for safe keeping.
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Production
| Date (general) | 1852 |
References
| Reference literature | "Hoy The Dark Enchanted Isle" Bellavista Publications 1997 |
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