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Model of ‘Mayflower’ Ship

Specifications

Model of ‘Mayflower’ Ship

Category

Transportation

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents - Model

Object Origin
Model Builder:

Craven, Frederic A.

Date Built:

1931

Date Original design:

c. 1620

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: 1/48 scale model of a cargo ship. Wood and and painted black hull, with black and white triangular pattern rail on prow and back half of ship; three (3) vertical masts with trapezoidal and triangular off white fabric sails and one angled boom mast with small sail on front; cables, rigging and ladders strung between masts and ship; two (2) taller masts have circular crow's nests; wood planked multi-tiered decks with cannons, rope and black life bo...

Materials:

wood

fabric

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 29 in, Length: 34 in, Depth: 12.5 in

Credit

Museum Purchase, 32.390

Display Status

On Exhibit

Model of ‘Mayflower’ Ship

About: Model of ‘Mayflower’ Ship

About: Model of ‘Mayflower’ Ship

This is a 1/48 scale model of the Mayflower. Built in England in 1620, the Mayflower was an ordinary cargo ship that sailed from Plymouth, England in September 1620, carrying a crew of 26 and 102 passengers who wished to settle in America in search of religious freedom and new opportunities. After 66 days of travel in harsh weather and with limited supplies, the ship finally anchored off present-day Cape Cod in November 1620.  Unfortunately, many of the passengers died from disease and malnutrition over the first winter. Those who survived established the Plymouth colony and were also assisted by the Wampanoag, Native Americans in the area. After the first successful harvest of 1621, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a feast in celebration of the bountiful harvest. This was the first Thanksgiving which gives the national holiday its name.  

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