by Alan Frazer
Member 11-Nov-1988 to 08-Jul-2016
Country: United States
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Subject Type: Vessel→ Working→ Pilot
About the Vessel
This model is of a mid-19th century pilot boat from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Model Images
Though it could be scratch-built, the model is probably the Model Shipways kit Katy of Norfolk, renamed to honor the modeler’s wife.
Full view 
Closeup of hull
Links
- Model of a pilot boat by HRSMS member Bob Comet