Lucia A. Simpson

by Jack Bobbitt
Member ? to 05-Jan-2008

Build Type: Kit

Country: United States

Era: 1815-1914

Length Range: 125-200 feet (38-61m)

Model Material: Wood

Model Type: Static

Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail

Scale: 1:64 (3/16″ = 1′)

Subject Type: Vessel→ Merchant→ Cargo→ Break-Bulk

About the Vessel

Lucia A. Simpson was built in 1875 by Rand & Burger in Manitowoc, Wisconsin for Simpson & Co. of Milwaukee. She was one of the last full-rigged schooners on the Great Lakes and one of the last still sailing into the 1930s.

Model Image

Model of Great Lakes schooner Lucia Simpson
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Vessel Images

  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - underway, empty deck
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - bow with reflection
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - afterdeck
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - underway, lumber on deck
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - underway, tow assist
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - at quay, view from bowsprit
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - in port, view from starboard
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - base of mast
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - underway, lumber on deck
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - foredeck
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - at quay, port quarter
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - at quay, likely Milwaukee, O'Neil Duro Company in background
  • Great Lakes schooner Lucia A. Simpson - at quay, sails up

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